The meeting finally ended, but the tension lingered.
Lucien was busy in the corner with Noah, discussing an upcoming shipment. Aldrick, left to his own devices, stood near the long table, skimming a file Elijah had passed him.
That’s when the scent of cologne and danger crept up behind him.
Someone
Didn’t expect the Boss’s husband to be this… *The voice was smooth, teasing* …pretty.
Lucien Varelli(ML)
You’re wasting your time *Says coldly, flipping the page without looking at him*
Marco
*Chuckled* Oh? So you’re loyal to the Boss already? Funny… I heard this was an arranged marriage *Leaned closer, voice dropping to a murmur* Which means… you might not be getting everything you need.
Lucien Varelli(ML)
*His blue eyes lifted, cold and lethal* And I heard the last man who overstepped with Lucien’s property was found floating in the harbor.
Marco
*Instead of backing off, he smirked* Maybe I like danger.
A shadow suddenly fell over them.
Aldrick Samuel(MC)
*Hand clamped down on Marco’s shoulder, fingers digging in hard enough to make the man flinch. His voice was low, deadly, and laced with amusement* And maybe you like breathing. I suggest you keep it that way.
Marco
*Straightened instantly, the smirk gone* Boss, I was just—
Aldrick Samuel(MC)
Leaving *Finished for him. The unspoken threat hung heavy in the air*
Aldrick Samuel(MC)
*As Marco retreated quickly, he turned to Aldrick, his gaze intense* You didn’t need to answer him.
Lucien Varelli(ML)
*Took a step closer, tilting his head* And let him think I can’t handle myself?
Aldrick Samuel(MC)
*Lips curved, but it wasn’t quite a smile* You can. But that doesn’t mean I’ll let you.
Aldrick Samuel(MC)
*For a moment, neither of them moved. Then Lucien leaned down, his voice a whisper only Aldrick could hear* You belong to me, Aldrick. And I don’t share.
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