Chapter 51

It was the middle of the night, and Alice felt wetness on her face in her sleep. She changed her side, but she still could feel something wet moving her face. Then suddenly, she felt it on her lips, and her eyes snapped open in panic. The room was bathed in a faint glow, just enough for Alice to discern the figure responsible for disturbing her slumber – Lucas. Alice immediately pushed him away and she seated herself upright on the bed, she established a boundary, the tension palpable. Lucas, scattered amidst the sheets, looked at her with a mixture of surprise and confusion. The room's ambiance changed with the flick of a switch, as Alice illuminated the space. "What are you doing? How did you get in?" she interrogated, the undertone of anger evident in her voice. "I walked in, of course," Lucas retorted sarcastically, further fueling Alice's frustration. "you..... " Her eyes narrowed in a piercing stare. "You can't just waltz in whenever you please. Since you refuse to take responsib