LOGIN“What do you mean she’s no longer in the hospital? Who allowed her to leave?! Where is she now?” Julian barked at the receptionist, slamming his palm on the counter.He had reached the hospital a moment ago with Erick and Ace, who had insisted on accompanying them because he wanted to see Kate, too. When they arrived at the hospital, they went straight to Kate’s room but were surprised to find it empty.Julian had immediately left to find the receptionist to inquire about Kate’s whereabouts, only to be told that she had been discharged. He had been so eager to see Kate to reveal the truth to her, and now? He couldn't find her.The receptionist frowned. Why was he yelling at her? How was she supposed to know where Kate was taken? Her job was to check patients in and out, not to track them down like some private investigator. Despite her inner thoughts, the receptionist knew she couldn't afford to offend someone like Julian.Thus, she swallowed her bitterness and looked up at Julian. “H
Morning light streamed through the room, bathing the sheets in golden light.Kate stirred softly in her sleep, her eyes peeling open at the dawn of a new day.She stretched lazily on the bed and let out a soft yawn. Then, she turned her head to the side, and a smile spread across her face when she saw that Lucas was still asleep beside her.Wasn't this the first time she was waking up before him? Kate thought as she propped herself up on one arm and simply watched him.Lucas slept soundly beside her, snoring softly, and Kate just watched him, following the line of his jaw with her gaze, memorizing him. ‘He had undone me last night, and now he sleeps like an angel,’ she mused, recalling their passionate moments yesterday and how Lucas had pleasured her using his tongue and hands.Kate blushed deeply at the memory, suddenly feeling aroused by the thoughts in her head.She gently removed the sheets covering their bodies, and as her eyes fell on Lucas's morning erection, Kate swallowed h
When Lucas pulled away from the kiss, both of them were breathless. “I need you, Kate," he rasped, his breath hot against her cheek.The way he said her name, low and husky, made Kate shiver in anticipation. "Then have me."Lucas's eyes burned as they raked over her face. He slid his hand around her neck, tilted her head up, and kissed her hard. Then his lips moved to her neck, leaving a trail of burning kisses on every exposed part of her body.Suddenly, Lucas froze when something occurred to him. He stopped what he was doing and brought out his phone, his fingers tapping on the screen as he sent a message.‘Turn off the cameras and clear the premises. I want everyone out of the estate!’ Immediately he hit send, the phone slipped from his hands and dropped to the floor beside him.Lucas didn't look down; his mind was already clouded with Kate. He turned back to her and aggressively kissed her again, caressing every inch of her he had access to.Kate mirrored his excitement, unable t
“Thank you,” Kate said quietly.She lowered her head and tightened her hold on the teddy in her arms. “I didn't realize how much I wanted this kind of birthday until now. I was so happy that I didn't even think about them.”Lucas didn't have to ask who Kate was talking about. From the sadness that had now appeared in her eyes, he knew she was referring to her parents.He reached out and turned her by the shoulders slowly until her back was pressed against his chest. Then his arms came around her from behind, embracing her as he rested his chin on her shoulder.Lucas just hugged Kate from behind without saying a word. He knew her well enough to know that she needed no words to comfort her.Kate stayed still in his arms, allowing herself to bask in his warmth and the comfortable silence that now surrounded them.They stayed that way for a long moment until Kate broke the silence. “Do you own this place? It is nice,” Kate said, her eyes looking ahead at the garden as she rested her back
A sob escaped Kate before she could stop it. Tears spilled freely down her cheeks as her shoulders trembled.Lucas immediately crossed the distance between them and pulled her into his arms. His brows knitted together in concern. “What's wrong?" he asked softly. “Don't you like it?"Kate's sob only intensified at his words.Lucas frowned and held her tighter against him. One hand rubbed soothing circles on her back while the other cradled the back of her head. He pressed a kiss to her temple and whispered sweet nothings into her ear.It took a while before Kate finally calmed down. She slowly pulled away from his embrace and looked up at him. “I'm sorry," she said with a small laugh. “I got so emotional that I couldn't stop myself from crying."Lucas chuckled as his fingers brushed her cheeks and wiped away her tears. “I don't like seeing tears in those eyes of yours,” he said, frowning slightly. "So, do me a favor and stop crying.”His words left Kate speechless. Wasn't crying a norm
Lucas looked up at the sky briefly. The sun was slipping away as dusk settled quietly and blue over him.He checked the time on his watch for what felt like the hundredth time. “What is taking them so long?" he muttered, tapping his foot impatiently against the ground as he stood near the entrance of the estate.His gaze drifted toward the garden behind the house, and he let out a soft, satisfied sigh.The entire estate had been transformed over the course of barely a single day. He’d rushed workers in and out from the moment he left the hospital until a few minutes ago, carrying decorations, lights, flowers, and everything else he needed to surprise Kate.For the first time in years, the usually quiet garden looked like something straight out of a fairytale.A soft sigh escaped him once again. ‘Would Kate like it? Would she be happy with what he had prepared for her?’Lucas's thoughts were interrupted when a notification sounded on his phone. 'Vehicle detected.'He immediately looked
“Er… why are you staring at me like that?” Ace asked as he shifted back slightly in his seat. ‘What has gotten him all worked up now?’ Ace wondered, glancing up at Lucas with a confused expression. Lucas balled his hands into fists, his thin lips pursed tightly, and his emerald eyes blazed with fur
Kate's heart pounded in her chest, as she rose from her seat, and moved towards the door, her steps light and cautious. She glanced back at Ace one last time, then swallowed a lump in her throat as she turned away, and slipped out of the living room and into the hallway, her mind racing.Kate walked
“Lucas." Kate gasped, as she scrambled from the bed, and went to the man’s side, her eyes flickering with worry. But that was just for a moment, as it dawned on her that the drug she had mixed in Lucas's wine had taken effect, and that was probably why he slumped on the bed like that. Kate's heart r
Wilson walked into the hospital with his trusted aide, Aiden, following after him, while Wilson's face was marred with worry. He had been searching for his daughter for three days now, and didn't know who had the guts to kidnap Elizabeth from under his nose. He had gotten a call from someone who tol







