Chapter 94: Shadows and Schemes

The moon cast a soft glow over the tranquil landscape as Lucas and Chloe wandered through the lush gardens of the estate, their footsteps muffled by the rustling of leaves beneath their feet. It had been weeks since they had escaped from Jack Prescott's clutches, and yet the memory of their harrowing ordeal still lingered in their minds. As they strolled hand in hand, Lucas couldn't help but marvel at the beauty of the night, his heart swelling with love for the woman by his side. With each passing moment, he found himself falling more deeply under Chloe's spell, his desire for her burning like a flame in his chest. "Chloe, there's something I've been meaning to ask you," Lucas began, his voice barely above a whisper as he gazed into her eyes. Chloe's heart skipped a beat at the intensity of his gaze, her breath catching in her throat. "What is it, Lucas?" Taking a deep breath, Lucas took Chloe's hands in his, his fingers intertwining with hers as he spoke. "I know that we've be