Chapter 1495

His voice was rough, thick with emotion he could no longer hold back.

For some reason, the moment Aurora heard him, her heart stirred uncontrollably, a strange heat rising beneath her skin.

Her ears burned; she knew Lucas had always been an irresistibly magnetic man, but tonight, all that intensity seemed focused solely on her.

“You-”

She barely parted her lips before he seized the chance, deepening the kiss.

Their mouths met in a desperate tangle, and in that moment, Aurora’s mind went completely blank. Thought dissolved into the warmth of his breath, into the masculine scent that filled every space between them.

Lucas held her tightly, unwilling to let go.

His heart pounded wildly–no matter how close he pulled her, it still wasn’t enough. He wanted more. He wanted her so completely that she could be part of him, inseparable from his very blood and bones.

But he knew he couldn’t lose control. If he crossed that line, she would only pull away. Distance would grow between them, and he couldn’t risk that.

So, he forced himself to rein it in, even as the thought of not seeing her for the next few days clawed at his chest like a trapped animal desperate to break free.

Sensing what he was feeling, Aurora softened and let herself respond to him. After all, they wouldn’t be seeing each other for days, and truthfully, she would miss him just as much.

Since confirming her feelings for him, this was the first time Aurora would be apart from Lucas for so long, and deep down, she couldn’t deny that it tugged at her heart.

She was just about to comfort him with a few soft words when suddenly, he swept her off her feet.

Aurora let out a small gasp, instinctively wrapping her arms around his neck to steady herself.

“What are you doing?” she exclaimed, half startled, half laughing.

She hadn’t expected Lucas to act so impulsively, not even giving her a warning. He had always been composed before, but now he was acting like a reckless young man in love for the first time.

Lucas carried her straight into the bedroom, holding her effortlessly in his arms.

It didn’t take long for Aurora to understand what he had in mind. Her cheeks flushed as she murmured softly, "Don’t stay up too late. I still have an early flight tomorrow.”

At that, Lucas’ expression shifted–he knew exactly what she meant, and the unspoken permission in her tone made his heart leap with joy. He smiled knowingly.

When they finally lay together, it felt as though even their souls were perfectly in sync. Above them, the moon slipped quietly behind a cloud, too shy to watch.

Every second of that night, they cherished one another–holding on tightly, wanting to leave behind something unforgettable before parting.

In that moment, what they shared was raw and consuming, driven by love and longing.

The next morning, Aurora woke ten minutes before her alarm. Normally disciplined, she rarely slept past her usual time, but last night had been an exception.

Rubbing her sore waist, she shot Lucas an exasperated look before giving him a light smack on the shoulder. ” This is your fault. I told you not to overdo it.”

Chapter 1496