Chapter 7

• *LUCAS POV*
• “I look like a fool,” I said to myself as I clenched my fist and watched the car disappear into the distance.
• I’d thought the reason why Evelyn requested to inspect the condo herself was because she was interested in more than just business.
• “Damn it!” I mumbled in frustration.
• “Sir, would you like to take your bath and get ready for work now?” a voice said behind me.
• “Cut the crap and get out before I turn around!” I snarled. I heard footsteps rescinding without hesitation.
• I turned to enter the condo. Thankfully, no one else was home to see this episode of anger. But it wasn’t supposed to be like this. I had every detail figured in my head. I even made sure the caretakers left us alone in the room.
• The plan was to lure her with the decor, which I am sure worked. I had to pay extra for someone from Sunncrest to come down to Mooncrest for this design. But then, she didn’t feel the moment.
• What was she hiding? Was she trying to play a game with me?
• I caught my reflection in the mirror at the entrance. My face still twitched with anger and the mirror made me look ugly. Without giving it a second thought, I smashed the mirror, and shards of it scattered across the room.
• I had this dopamine feeling as I saw blood trickle down my arm to the elbow. I ignored the gasps of the caretakers who rushed into the hall with pale faces.
• “Bloody humans,” I said to myself.
• Their panic was frankly amusing. I pulled off my shirt and used it to wrap my bleeding arm.
• A mischievous grin curled on my lips as I turned toward the door again. There was a need to clear my head and there was only one place to do that.
• “Call the office. Tell them I won’t be coming in today,” I said to no one in particular as I headed to the door, “I’m going for another run.”
• With that being said, I broke into a run in the trees.
• The full moon was coming and that was the perfect time to finalize the plans for this phase.
• I howled into the trees as I sprinted along. If it was a game she wanted to play, I was just getting started.
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• *EVELYN’S POV*
• A lot of things went through my mind as I drove out to the highway.
• “What was I thinking of going there by myself?” I said as I marched on the break suddenly. I’ve never gone to a client’s place. I delegate such duties to my staff. Am I attracted to Lucas or is it just curiosity
• I’ve never been with a man since Thomas and I broke up. Of course, I feel this warm moisture spread through my core during my fertile window but it becomes more tense when I am with someone I admire.
• There inside that condo, I felt that warmness in my underwear while in his house that was why I paused at the door. I didn’t know whether to go back and take it all in or run for my life.
• As I sat there on the highway, I wasn’t sure I wanted to open myself to any form of weakness, especially with men. If I was going to do this with Lucas, then it would be because I wanted it to and not because of love.
• I gripped the steering tightly and looked up. The road stretched before me, but I could only think about Lucas. I picked up my phone and contemplated calling him. I could still hear his voice in my head and the feel of his hands on my shoulders. I can’t deny that a part of me longed for that touch.
• My phone buzzed this time and it was Dora. I didn’t pick up the call but then I knew what to do.
• I put the car in motion and headed to the office.
• “It’s a long story,” I said apologetically to Dora as I entered the office.
• Her mouth was wide open to spur the accusations.
• “Don’t worry, I will fill you in later,” I said and with that, I started my day at the office.
• I tried to bury myself in paperwork and meetings with clients but at intervals, the thoughts of Lucas enveloped me. At some points, I would push those thoughts aside and focus on work, at other times, all I could see was someone who knew my weak point; his boldness and confidence as he lured me with that smile.
• “I’d be leaving for the day,” Dora said, “Is there anything else you want me to do for you?”
• I looked at the time, it was way past closing hours. I stood up and went to the cabinet. Dora’s eyes were on me all the while. I brought out two glasses and poured a generous dose of whiskey into each.
• “Are you sure you’re good?” She asked me a little worried, “If it’s about what happened in the morning, it’s nothing to worry about. I can always call you ahead of time.”
• “Have a drink with me,” I said ignoring her remarks. I’d told her about my visit to Lucas’s condo this morning
• “Well, no one rejects a drink with the boss,” she said as she perched on the side of my table. I handed her a glass.
• “Be honest with me, do you think I should give love a chance?” I said in generality.
• Dora took a sip and looked at me. “You sure it has nothing to do with Lucas?”
• “Just answer the damn question, Nora,” I growled impatiently.
• “Honestly, I know nothing about love,” she said with a shrug, “but if it’s worth it, it remains to be seen where it leads”
• I nodded my approval as she chatted away. I didn’t know if Lucas was searching for love or just wanted to have a fling with me. ‘Maybe I could give it a try’ I said.