Chapter 135

"I'm fine with no public announcement, but I'll need some compensation," Lucius said. Before Valerie could ask what that compensation was, his hand slid behind her neck as he leaned in for a deep, demanding kiss. Deep down, he reasoned that just because they were not going public today didn't mean they wouldn't do it tomorrow. When the time was right, he would let the whole world know that Valerie was his wife. Lucius was a skilled kisser, and Valerie soon found herself melting into the moment. Their chemistry was so intense that they became breathless and tangled up in desire. Lost in the heat, Lucius tore open her white lab coat and murmured, "Do you mind doing it here?" His patience was wearing thin after so many failed attempts. Dazed from the kiss, Valerie snapped back to her senses just as Lucius was about to take things further and firmly stopped him. "Not here." He swept her up into his arms. "Alright. Let's go home now." Just then, Valerie's stomach growled loudly. Luc