Date

Lucian walked into the study/library, whatever it was while I clutched the edge of the table behind me with both my hands. I was scared as hell! He was talking to someone on the phone and ignored me. I waited quietly leaning on the table, afraid to move. He slipped the phone into the inner pocket of his jacket. Then put two fingers under my chin and tilted my face until I met his eyes. He leaned forward and kissed my mouth. It was not an unfamiliar gesture to me; we had done more than kissing. However, something was demanding in the way he kissed. I tried to relax, tried to kiss him back, though I was trembling. He stopped abruptly.  "I could hear your heartbeat at the entrance. You are scared." I was uncertain if it was a question or a statement. I licked my lips.  "I am not scared; I was just startled." He arched a brow.  "Startled! Why so? Were you expecting someone else?" He gave a sly smile. I was certain he would be angry and probably kill me if he knew the real reason. "I can't