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CHAPTER 144
Janelle's fingers curled around the back of Killian's neck as he pressed her back more firmly against the cool tile. His kiss deepened, and she let herself drown in it, his lips, his hands, the way his body molded so perfectly into hers. "Killian..." she breathed, her voice barely a whisper beneath the hiss of water. She wasn't asking him to stop. She was surrendering. He paused just long enough to search her face, his breath heavy, chest rising and falling in sync with hers. "You sure?" he asked, voice thick, fingers brushing a line along her waist. His restraint was evident in the way he held her. He needed her to say it, Janelle's response came in the form of a kiss, softer than the others, filled with quiet permission and something more vulnerable. "Yes." She whispered, resting her forehead against his. "I want this. I want you." The air changed, Killian moved slowly, almost reverently, hands gliding over slick skin, mapping the curves he'd only imagined. T
CHAPTER 143
George was already waiting, not too far from his stepfather's villa. That morning, his mother had suggested he invite the friend he was going out with. But George didn't want to risk it, he knew how easily his mom could get overly excited, and he didn't want to scare Ashley away.So he had told her. "Ashley doesn't do well with strangers. I'll bring her by when she's ready." Agnes had tried to persuade him otherwise, but George had been firm. Now, standing there with his hands tucked in his pockets, he glanced down the road. Moments later, a sleek black car pulled up beside him.One of the guards stepped forward and opened the door for Ashley. Ashley stepped out of the car, her soft lavender sundress fluttering slightly in the breeze. George couldn't help but smile. She really is beautiful when she's relaxed, he thought. Ashley noticed him right away and gave him a small wave. "Hey, sorry if I'm a bit late." "You're right on time." George replied, offering his hand
CHAPTER 142
***In Owen's Study*** "So what's this all about?" Killian asked, folding his arms. "I need to talk to you about her case. I couldn't say everything earlier, Janelle was there. The less she knows, the better." Owen said. "So, what's the mystery behind this gang? You don't know their name or anything. How do we even start an investigation? How do we find traffickers who don't want to be found?" Killian asked. "For starters..." Owen leaned against the desk, "they abducted her uncle." Killian's eyes narrowed slightly. "Why don't we use her as bait?" "No." Owen's tone hardened. "I'm not risking her." Killian smirked. "You like her, don't you?" Owen blinked at the question. "What? No! I mean, she's just someone I want to help." Killian smirked. "Let's face it, lover boy. Whatever happened to the Owen who always said 'I don’t take them to my home'?" He gave him a knowing look. "The guy who gets laid but never indulges in emotional attachments?" He teased again. Owen let
CHAPTER 141
“Are you trying to cause a scene?” June’s voice cut through, sharp and clipped. “The entire city is talking, Amelia. You didn’t even tell the press who he is, what he is.” Amelia pinched the bridge of her nose. “He’s my fiancé. That’s enough.” “For you, maybe. But not for this family.” “I don’t care what they think.” “You should,” June snapped. “Because if you don’t define him, they’ll do it for you. And it won’t be flattering.” There was a pause. Then Luca’s voice, calm and clear: “Put her on speaker.” Amelia hesitated, then did. “Mrs. Thornton,” he said. “I appreciate your concern. But I don’t need defending. Or defining.” “Then who are you, Luca?” June’s voice held no warmth. “What exactly do you bring to my daughter’s life, besides mystery and rumors?” Luca stood, walking slowly toward the window. His tone never wavered. “I bring her peace. And strength. The kind of love you can’t dress up in diamonds or put in a resume.” Silence. Then, with a sigh, June repl
CHAPTER 140
Later That Evening...The engagement was kept quiet for now. Just close family. No Instagram announcements, no city hall papers. The drawing room was softly lit, a few champagne glasses clinking between polite conversation.Luca stood beside Amelia, his arm lightly brushing hers, never drifting too far. He wore a simple shirt and blazer, not quite matching the elegance of the room, but no one could deny the way Amelia looked at him—like he was made of gold.Leon raised his glass first. “To a wonderful future, to love!” he said with a smile. “To second chances... and to the man who remembered where home was.”Murmurs of approval followed. Even Dorian Ashford, Luca’s father was quietly welcomed into the corner of the room, he nodded in solemn agreement.But June?She hadn’t said a word.When the toasts died down and soft music replaced chatter, she made her way over to Luca while Amelia was distracted chatting with her father.Luca straightened. “Aunt...”June eyed him up and down. “
CHAPTER 139
Luca had returned home from the fierce battle he had faced, he had dealt with the pill King and it was time for him to come home to fight his own battles one with his family the Ashford and another to get married to Amelia Thornton. One thing that he was scared about is the fact that he hasn't truly been honest with her this was her childhood friend and the fact that his father Dorian Ashford had brought up this whole relationship issue with Amelia made him feel a little bit guilty. What if she got upset with him if she found out he wasn't just a poor quarry owner or worker as they termed him? What if she found out that he was someone with immense powers and abilities? Would it change how she feels about him? The truth was, he loved Amelia Thornton to the point that he didn't want to hide anything from her, but he knew he had to. No one except his father and his workers knew who exactly he was and how powerful he really is. But he intends to change that step by step. Luca
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