Chapter 177

Claire's POV "Of course it's you! I'm Lucas's father, so naturally you're his mother," Lucius said. I rolled my eyes. "I won't be sweet-talked that easily." No proposal, no ceremony, yet he wanted me as his wife? Not happening. "You can refuse me," he said, looking deep into my eyes, "but we both know you can't refuse Lucas." He was right about that. That adorable little boy had completely stolen my heart. The car pulled to a gentle stop by the curb outside my apartment building. "I'm here!" I announced cheerfully, reaching for the door handle. But Lucius had caught my wrist, pulling me back toward him. "You promised," I whispered. "We had an agreement." The Evelyn situation wasn't fully resolved yet, and our two-week separation was still technically in effect. "Who said I'm breaking my promise?" he murmured, his hands suddenly framing my face. His lips pressed softly against my forehead in a tender kiss that left me breathless. I stared up at him when he released me. "That's... all?"