Chapter 118

If she said anything now, she'd be playing right into his hands. "Sweetheart-back on this bed again. Brings back memories, doesn't it? Missing the good ol' days when things were hot between us?" Lucian leaned in closer. Ariella scooted further away, trying to keep some distance. He saw what she was doing and shamelessly moved closer too, his hand sneaking around to wrap her waist from behind. That was it. She couldn't ignore him anymore-who knows what he'd try next? She rolled over to face him, eyes cold, voice laced with sarcasm. "Mr. Sterling, did you seriously just try to force yourself on a pregnant woman?" She used to be terrified he might do that. Not anymore. With her belly this big, as long as she resisted, he wouldn't dare. Not because he respected her, but because he cared about the baby. That thought left a bitter taste in her mouth. Her words were harsh, but he'd rather hear her biting sarcasm than be ignored. "I'd never do that," he said, feigning innocence. "If we're ever