Chapter 1169
“Otherwise, at this rate, she’ll never know how you feel–not in a million years.”
With that, his buddy left him standing there. Leon watched him go, sinking into thought.
On the drive back, Lucas kept his eyes on the road, his jaw set hard as stone. Aurora sat in the passenger seat, her drunken haze gone completely. She glanced at his stern profile, then quickly turned to the window, unsure how to start. She told herself it could wait until they were home. No need to rush into it here. But the whole way back, Lucas was waiting for her to speak. She never did.
Her silence only fueled his anger. He clenched his teeth but stopped himself from snapping. He knew her well enough–if she didn’t want to talk, no amount of pressure would force her. Even so, tonight’s stunt had left him seething. Without an explanation, the knot in his chest would never loosen. He drew a long breath, steadying himself, and decided to wait until they got home. When they finally pulled in, Lucas cut the engine and climbed out. Aurora trailed behind, quiet as a shadow. They stepped through the door one after the other. The moment they were inside, Lucas stopped cold. His voice came low and heavy. “You don’t have anything you want to say to me?” Aurora’s gaze darted around the room, avoiding his. Of course, she knew she was in the wrong. She’d gone too far. Sneaking off to a place like that behind his back. All the more because she was a married woman. She knew deep down she was in the wrong.
“Yes, I do have something to say.” Aurora met Lucas‘ gaze, her eyes glistening. “I know today was my fault. I promise you, it won’t happen again.” “And?” Lucas pressed. “What else do you have to explain?” Aurora blinked, puzzled. “What else? Haven’t I already said everything?” She truly didn’t understand what he was getting at. She’d admitted her mistake, and she meant it. Now that her head had cleared from the alcohol, she couldn’t see what more he wanted from her. “I honestly don’t know what else I’m supposed to explain.” At that, Aurora simply gave up. Lucas let out a cold laugh and stepped toward her, slow and deliberate. Her chest tightened, unease prickling beneath her skin. “W–what are you doing?” she stammered. “If you’ve got something to say, then say it. Don’t just stand there glaring–you’re making me nervous.” She had only wanted to blow off some steam. Running into Lucas there had been pure chance. She and Megan had just gone out for a bit of fun–what were the odds? At times, Aurora even wondered if Lucas had been following her. But no, that couldn’t be. If he had, he wouldn’t have looked half so furious. He closed the space between them, his breath mingling with hers. “Aurora, why did you go to a nightclub tonight?” His voice was low, dangerous, curling into her ear. “I just wanted to relax.” Aurora drew a deep breath. “Besides, Megan and I haven’t gone out together in a long time.” “Haven’t gone out in a long time?” Lucas‘ voice rose, edged with disbelief.