Chapter 78

Lucas found himself mesmerized by her half-naked form, he felt a sudden dryness in his throat.

Her body seemed to have a magnetic pull on him, drawing him in. Despite the anger in Alice's eyes, he approached her.

His gaze, filled with lust and desire, unnerved Alice. As he closed the distance, he swiftly pulled her by the waist toward his body.

A burning sensation spread where their skin made contact, and Alice shot him an angry look as he drew near.

His eyes gleamed with desire as he whispered in her ear, "Babe, are you trying to seduce me?"

She shivered when he licked a sensitive spot near her ear.

"I have many important things to do than this," she replied coldly, attempting to push him away, but Lucas maintained his firm grip.

"Lucas, I don't have time for this," she added with frustration.

Ignoring her protest, Lucas tightened his embrace, reveling in the proximity.

His actions seemed relentless as he whispered, "Babe, don't act like you're not affected."

His lips traced a path d