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Luca slips free, still semi-rigid, and pulls me to my feet. He zips himself into his pants, and the other hand trails down my body, resting lightly on my hip.
“Stay with me,” he says, his voice rough with desire.
“I’m not going anywhere.”
“I mean forever, Auds.”
He's my everything, and I'll never leave his side again.
Chapter10
Audrey
Ipromised Mom I'd help with Christmas prep after finishing work. Work wrapped up sooner than expected, so Luca's apartment became our first stop. I won't disappoint her, but we've got time to burn.
The only problem is Luca follows me around the apartment, everywhere I go. He won’t give me a moment’s peace, constantly peppering me with questions—Who's going to lunch? What's on the menu?
He's the chink in my armor— my ultimate weakness. Resisting him feels as futile as denying the laws of gravity. I'd rather stay home with him than chop onions for Mom any day of the week.
I picture Mom and Ivy waiting for me to help them prepare Christmas dinner. If I don’t tear myself away soon, I'll be trapped here, lost in him.
“Luca, I promised Mom. I don’t want to let her down.” I stare wistfully, wishing we lived in a bubble.
My hand feels warm in his grip, his thumb stroking softly. “Don't go,” he murmurs, looking at me with his sinfully sexy smirk.
“It's the first time you've seen your parents since we've been together. How do you feel? Will they sway your opinion about us?”
His words hang in the air, the undertone of jealousy unmistakable.
I hear the slight edge of anger in my voice, surprised by my defensiveness. “What? No! You think they’ll easily brainwash me?”
“That isn’t what I mean.” He sighs, sliding his hand to my wrist. “I'll come with you.”
“We made a plan, remember?”
We decided to keep up appearances for now. We'll spend Christmas day with our families, then meet in the evening. We'll tell them what's happening - not ask permission.
Luca takes my hands, his tone playful but eyes serious. “I wish I could keep you in my evil lair forever, hidden away where no one could take you from me.”
I kiss him softly. “Later, my love. We'll figure this out.”
My voice is gentle as I pull away, moving towards the door.
I grab my coat and steal one last glance at the handle before walking out, leaving my heart behind.
* * *
Luca
My love for Audrey is as real as the air I breathe. Without her, I am nothing—an empty shell. Together, we weave a delicate dance of trust and mind-blowing intimacy.
Although she doesn’t want to upset our families so close to Christmas, I’m furious that we’ve wasted precious years apart that we could have been together. The life we deserve is within reach.
Christmas or not, the time for playing by the rules is over. I'm determined to fight for the future Audrey, and I deserve. Love alone won’t win this battle.
I love Audrey, and nothing anyone says will change that. But you don’t get what you want by waiting around. You have to fight for your beliefs and ask for what you need.
The only way I'll get what I want is by taking matters into my own hands.
