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"Would you like to come in and see what I’ve done so far?" Luke offered, trying to ease the tension building between them as they wandered towards the house he was fixing for her.
Eve nodded. “Very much so.”
Her words sent a shiver down his spine as he realized what she was implying. He couldn't help but feel a surge of desire course through his veins.
"Are you nervous?" Eve asked gently, sensing his hesitation.
"Truth be told, I am," he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper. "I want this to be perfect for you."
"Perfection is overrated," she said with a reassuring smile. "What matters is that we're here, together."
Their eyes locked, and he took a deep breath, trying to steady himself as he reached out to brush a stray lock of hair from her face.
"I need you Eve. But I don’t want to hurt you. Physically we don’t match" he said, his voice husky with desire.
“I’m not delicate Luke. You don’t have to ask me. I’m ready. You know I want you.”
Luke pulled her into his arms, a low growl radiating through him as he went to lower his lips to hers.
And then he heard it.
“Fuck,” he muttered.
Eve also frowned as she heard his brothers call over to them as they walked towards them. Luke stepping back, creating a chasm between them. One Luke planned to close very soon.
“What the fuck brother?” Luke snarled as his brothers approached.
“Eve’s ex has been found on the property.” Alex started.
“I’ll fucking kill him.” Luke growled, his hands clenching at his side.
“He’s been taken care of now. Ethan and Kane have him in the house and I’ve called Maya’s friend in the police. She is on her way to arrest him.” Jackson said, placing a hand on Luke’s shoulder to calm him. “It’s done brother. Its over. He won’t be a problem again,” Jackson said to both Eve and Luke.
Eve stepped forward and hugged Jackson. “Thank you. Can you thank Maya for me too please?”
Jackson nodded. “I’m going back to help. You two stay out here, Talk. Calm down. It’s over.”
Eve and Luke watched the others walk away, Eve slumping slightly against Luke who tightened his arm round her. “Are you okay?” he asked gently.
Eve smiled up at him before raising herself on tiptoes and placing a soft kiss on his lips. “I am now. Can you take me home?”
Luke took Eve back to her place. Elsie was waiting for her when they arrived and took Eve inside, patting Luke on the arm. “Maybe leave us for now Luke. I’ll make sure she is okay.” Elsie said before Luke nodded and walked away, wondering if he and Eve would ever have their chance.
Luke
Evestoodoutsidethebookstore, peering through the window at Luke, her heart aching. It was like they just couldn’t get their timing right. Lately, he had spent more and more time there, absorbed in his books, and she couldn't understand why. Her fingers nervously toyed with her ponytail as she watched him scribble in his notebook. Taking a deep breath, she pushed open the door and strode in, her footsteps echoing off the wooden floor.
"Luke," she called out softly, trying to catch his attention without startling him. He looked up, surprised with a hint of embarrassment flickering across his face.
"Hey, Eve," he said gruffly, hastily closing the book and shoving it aside. "What brings you here?"
"Is everything okay?" she asked gently, folding her arms across her chest, unconsciously shielding herself. "You've been spending a lot of time here lately."
"Everything's fine," he replied, avoiding her gaze. "Just… trying to catch up on some reading, that's all."
"Reading?" she echoed skeptically, her eyes narrowing as she glanced at the discarded novel. "It looked like you were writing. Can I look?”
Luke tried to push his book aside, but Eve was too quick and grabbed the book, flicking it open to where he had written his last passage.
