Aurora Grey thought she could win her husband, Lucas Rossi's heart, even if it took years. For three long years, she endured his coldness, hoping that one day he would see her as more than just a convenient substitute. But when she reads the headlines announcing Lucas’s return to the city with his ex-girlfriend, Julia Mayhem, the truth hits her like a dagger—she never had a place in his heart. Lucas's affection had always belonged to Julia, and now that she’s back, Aurora knows her time is up. No longer willing to be the woman in the shadows, Aurora takes control of her fate. With a sharp resolve, she demands a divorce, choosing to reclaim her dignity rather than watch the man she loves cherish someone else. But Lucas Rossi isn’t a man who easily lets go of what he considers his. The moment Aurora steps out of his life, he realizes just how deeply she had entwined herself in his heart. Driven by a need to reclaim what he’s lost, Lucas tracks her down, determined to make her see that she belongs with him—and no one else.
Aurora's words were all the encouragement he needed.
Lucas moved with deliberate slowness, his hands gliding down her body as he gently pulled the straps of her gown from her shoulders.
The fabric slipped down, pooling at her feet.
Next, he deftly unhooked her bra, letting it slide off her shoulders, revealing her beautiful breasts.
His thumb grazed her nipple, sending a jolt of pleasure through her.
"Ahh..." Aurora breathed, her voice barely audible.
Lucas's fingers then slipped beneath the fabric of her panties, tracing the curve of her hip, teasing the sensitive skin between her thighs.
Her breath caught in her throat, a soft "Oh..." escaping her lips.
"Mmm..." Lucas murmured, his voice husky with desire.
He slowly slid her panties down, his hands grazing her thighs, calves, and ankles.