Chapter 90

Predictably, Lucas did not even wince, but she flushed uncomfortably at the look he shot her.

But then, very few things bothered Lucas Jack, and regular sex was as important to him as ordered meals and exercise, and ranked no higher than either. He was a very logical male, and he saw no need to explain himself when he and Beverly had yet to share a bed.

The very fact that they had both chosen to retain the freedom of taking other lovers during their long engagement had convinced them that it would be much more straightforward just to save the sex for when they were married.

His father had only said that an hour or so before, but Lucas had not expected to be confronted with definitive proof of that statement so soon.

His high opinion of Beverly had been damaged because it was obvious that she saw nothing inherently wrong with sleeping with another woman’s husband.

Had his own views become so archaic, so unreasonable? Was he guilty of allowing childhood experiences to influence his adu