Lucca II by Sarah Brianne

Author:Sarah Brianne [Brianne, Sarah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Young Ink Press
Published: 2023-02-25T18:30:00+00:00

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“Now, when you still don’t get what you want and everything else I’ve taught you fails”—Maria’s emerald gaze grew serious—“play dirty.”

* * *

Letting go of him, she jumped off Lucca’s lap. “My next class is tomorrow, and Professor Miller better be there.”

His voice suddenly went dark. “He’s not coming back.”

WWMD. “Then I guess I’ll move in with Elle and Nero until he does.”

Lucca crossed his own arms, defiantly leaning back in his chair as he gave her his own glare. “Nero won’t let you.”

“I-I’ll rent an apartment, then.” Chloe was beginning to crack, but she hoped he wouldn’t notice. “And I’ll try to see you when I can.”

“You’re going to go there?” Lucca let her know he didn’t like that, but then he softened. “Chloe, my main priority is your safety.”

She bit her lip, and her eyes finally dropped to her feet. “You’ve left me with no choice, Lucca. I understand your need for my protection with the way your mother died.” When Lucca started playing with his lighter, flipping it on and off, she stared into the flames. “But I’m not Melissa. Melissa was content to stay home behind guarded doors. I won’t. I have dreams I want to fulfill. You’re one of those dreams, but you’re not my only one, any more than I can be the only one to fulfill what you want out of life.”

Lucca held out his hand. “You’re all I want, darlin’.”

“You would be willing to walk away from being the head of the Caruso family? Let someone else take over?” Chloe took his hand. Sitting back down on his lap, she answered before he could, “I would never expect you to. That’s what I’m trying to tell you. I don’t want to become your whole world. You would get sick of just being with me.”

He placed her hand on his chest so he could trace the scar on her lip. “No, I wouldn’t.”

“You would.” She kissed him, knowing that was what he wanted. “But I love you somehow even more for saying that.”

After giving him a few more kisses, she pulled her mouth away before it got too intense, knowing if they continued, she wouldn’t be making it to her next class. “I need to get back to school.”

Lucca groaned, regretfully letting her go.

“Now …” Chloe smoothed down her outfit, trying to stand tall. “Will Professor Miller be back tomorrow, or should I start looking for an apartme—”

“He’ll be back.” He stopped her from speaking sacrilege. “Now, are you going to threaten to move out every time you get angry with me?”

“Only until we get married,” Chloe joked with a smile as she moved toward the door.

His glare returned. “And what will you threaten me with then?”

Remembering the promise she had made her friend was the only reason she turned back, and definitely not how scary Lucca’s voice had sounded to her. “Adalyn won’t get in trouble for lending me her car?”

Lucca took his time answering, “No.”

She knew he only conceded because he must’ve wanted her answer so badly.

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