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Chapter 144 - Chapter 144

Lily POV

"I want to feel something," I corrected him. "I want to know if there's any... chemistry between us before we commit to something so permanent."

"You never had a problem wanting me before," he murmured.

"That was before," I replied softly. "Before everything fell apart."

Lucas seemed to consider this, his eyes never leaving mine. "And if I can't arouse you?"

"Then you give me more time," I said simply. "Time to develop those feelings naturally."

He was silent for a long moment, and I feared I'd overplayed my hand. But then he smiled, and there was something almost boyish in his expression—as if I'd presented him with a challenge he couldn't resist.

"I accept," he said finally. "But no games, Lily. You have to be honest about what you feel."

"No games," I agreed, ignoring the bitter irony of the promise. This entire situation was a game, one with my freedom—possibly my life—as the prize.

Lucas stood and extended his hand to me. "Shall we begin now?"

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