45. Make a Deal

This morning, Lucas woke up earlier. Slowly opening his eyes, he found Deasy still sound asleep in his embrace.

For a moment, Lucas broke into a wide smile. Somehow, there was a surge of happiness in his heart. Like there was something that made him want to keep smiling. Perhaps it was the effect of last night's lovemaking, or maybe he was starting to feel something deeper for Deasy.

Continuing to gaze, Lucas brought his hand up, gently pushing aside the scattered strands of hair on her face. Then, he softly stroked her cheek, moving down and stopping right at Deasy's swollen lips. Of course, this was because of his relentless kissing and nibbling from the night before.

"Lucas..."

The hoarse voice came from Deasy, who had just awakened from Lucas's touch. She slowly opened her eyes, realizing that she was under the same blanket as Lucas, and startled, she quickly sat up, covering herself with the blanket.

"I-uh... we... last night we already..."

"Shh..." Lucas whispered immediately. H