~ Lumiére's POV~"Alex and Jones will shadow you and drive you back home…don’t even try to do anything funny, Noah," Arin told Noah with all seriousness. Lumiére couldn't help but feel a flicker of anger at the idea that Noah would even consider putting himself in danger again.Noah swallowed and then nodded his head. He moved to leave the room but then paused and turned back to face him."I'm really sorry…" Noah whispered, and Lumiére could see the genuine remorse in his eyes.Lumiére sighed. He couldn't remain angry at Noah even if he tried, the guy was too dear to them. "I'm not who you should be worried about. Wait till Reagan gets his hands on you, Noah…" he told him, a hint of a smile on his lips as he tried to lighten the mood. Noah groaned in response, but Lumiére could see that the tension in his shoulders had eased slightly.As Noah left the room, Lumiére couldn't help but feel a sense of unease settle in his gut. He knew that they had to be careful, especially with the
~ Lumiére's POV~Lumiére breathed a sigh of relief as he relaxed on his seat. Now that Noah was safe and sound, With that weight off his shoulders, he was finally able to focus on the party and all of the events unfolding around him. However, his attention was immediately drawn to Raven, who he had caught sneaking gazes in his direction. Despite his attempts to avoid eye contact with her, she continued to make it difficult for him to do so. It was clear that she was angry with him for some reason.As the night wore on, Lumiére couldn't help but watch as Raven downed glass after glass of wine. He counted seven glasses in total, and she already appeared to be quite drunk. He was worried that if she drank any more, she would collapse on the floor. Despite his concerns, he didn't know how to approach her without making things worse.Just then, he felt a gentle tap on his shoulder and turned to see Arin standing next to him. "Hey," Arin whispered, trying not to draw too much attention to
~ Raven's POV~As Ervine Ramona strutted into the restroom, her sly grin was enough to make anyone's heart skip a beat. Raven was certainly no exception, and her gaze lingered on Ervine's every move, taking in every detail of her stunning appearance. It was clear to Raven that Ervine was a force to be reckoned with - she exuded confidence and grace, and her beauty was simply unparalleled.As Ervine walked further into the restroom, Raven couldn't help but catch a glimpse of her reflection in the mirror. And what a sight it was! Seeing Ervine up close and personal only solidified Raven's opinion of her - she was absolutely breathtaking, and it was no wonder that she was the face of every billboard in the city. There were simply no words to adequately describe the magnetism and allure of Ervine's presence in the room.Despite her awe and admiration, Raven couldn't help but feel a little self-conscious in Ervine's presence. She turned on the tap and began to wash her hands, avoiding Ervi
~ Raven's POV~Taking a step forward, Raven looked Ervine straight in the eye. "I won't ask you again. What does Lumiére have to do with this?" she demanded. Ervine didn't answer, but the look on her face was enough to make Raven's blood run cold. The woman's eyes were dark and filled with malice, and Raven could tell that she was in serious trouble. But she refused to back down. "I said, what does Lumiére have to do with this?" she repeated, her voice growing stronger with each word. Ervine just laughed, a cold, cruel sound that sent shivers down Raven's spine. "You really don't know, do you?" she taunted. "You're just a pawn in his game, little girl. And if you don't watch your back, you're going to end up dead." Raven's heart was pounding in her chest. What was Ervine talking about? What game was Lumiére playing? And why had she been dragged into it? She took a step back, suddenly feeling very vulnerable. "I don't understand," she said softly. "Why is anyone after me?" Ervine
~ Raven's POV~Raven couldn't believe what had just happened. She had accepted Lumiére's offer to walk her home, but she couldn't remember why she had agreed to it in the first place. As she walked down the dimly lit street, she couldn't shake the feeling that she had made a mistake.The strange woman had disappeared, leaving Raven alone to process the events of the night. She tried to remember what had happened after she had left her table to go to the bathroom, but her mind was blank. It was as if everything that had been in her head had been wiped away, leaving her with a clean slate.As she walked, Raven absentmindedly reached for her necklace, only to realize it wasn't there. She must have forgotten to put it on before leaving, and now she felt naked without it. It was a gift from her grandmother and had sentimental value, so its absence made her feel vulnerable and exposed.Suddenly, Lumiére had to hold her back as she stumbled on the uneven pavement. Raven was shocked at how dr
~ Raven's POV~As they sat in the diner, she couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The awkward silence was deafening, and she was desperate for something to break it. Glancing over at Lumiére, she noticed that he wasn't drinking coffee like she was. "You don't drink coffee?" she asked, trying to make conversation."I don't... have no use for human drinks..." Lumiére replied arrogantly, before quickly realizing how he must have sounded. "Don't mind me... I don't like coffee. I tend to avoid it when I can," he added, trying to ease the tension in the air.Nodding in understanding, though she didn't know why someone wouldn't like coffee. she turned her attention back to the window, gazing up at the twinkling stars in the sky. The peaceful sight helped to calm her nerves, but her mind was still in a state of chaos."So, President..." she whispered, her voice barely audible.She hadn't intended to bring up the topic, but the words had slipped out before she could stop them. Letting o
~ Raven's POV~Raven's heart raced as she gazed into Lumiére's eyes. She couldn't deny the strong attraction she felt for him, and she longed to kiss him right then and there. As she glanced around the café, she noticed that it was half-empty; most people had already gone home for the evening. Her mind raced with the possibility of kissing him or even inviting him back to her place.Before she could say anything, a strange ringtone interrupted the moment. Raven watched as Lumiére pulled out his phone from his pocket, a frown etched on his face. She arched a brow, not at the frown on his face, but the song playing. Never in her widest imagination did she envision Lumiére to be a SpongeBob SquarePants fan."Sorry… I know it's bad…my brothers have a knack for changing my ringtone Everytime" he told her with a scowl on his face.She chuckled. Nice one brothers, she thought.He grumbled under his breath before answering the call. The person on the other end seemed angry, and she could te
~ Lumiére's POV~Lumiére watched the car that Raven was in drive away, his mind began to race with thoughts of what could be lurking around the area. His heart was pounding so hard that he could feel it in his chest. "Thank goodness Raven is at least far from harm's way," he thought to himself, letting out a deep sigh of relief.As he stood there, his senses on high alert, he couldn't help but notice a strange aura in the air. It was a feeling that he couldn't quite put his finger on, but he knew that something wasn't right. He had felt it when they had stood up to leave the diner, and now that he was outside, it had become even stronger.With a sense of urgency, Lumiére knew that it was time to focus. He turned his sharp eyes down the street, scanning for any signs of danger. His senses were heightened, and he tried to pick up on any strange sounds that might indicate that something was amiss.As he stood there, trying to tune out the slow music coming from the shop across the street