Husband With Benefits
Chapter 271: Rally

Chapter 271: Rally

"You’ve changed your locks."

As Lucien strolled into Evangeline’s home, as if he owned the place, she could not help but frown.

"And yet you did not get the hint? Were you a thief in the past Lucien? You kept plating with my security system. At first I was suspicious of my security team but you had them clueless about your breaking and entering. So of course I had to do something to keep you out."

Lucien grinned and shrugged his shoulders," And yet, here I am."

Evangeline glanced at the man and shook her head," Are you proud of your ’thief’ skills?"

"Of course I am. These skills made it possible for me to get near you. Now if only they would help me get the end prize..."

"Don’t ask, don’t ask, don’t ask," She murmured to herself. She asked. "What is the end prize?"

"Your heart of course. I’m working on stealing it. Unless you want to give it to me willingly, I have this amazing exchange offer...a heart for a heart..."

Evangeline could not help herself. She burst out giggling at his words, "You and your cheesy lines!"

Lucien inhaled slowly and let out a long-suffering sigh as he complained with a hand to his heart," I offer her my heart and she laughs at me."

Shaking her head, she leaned back and asked," Okay, enough with your antics. Why are you here tonight? We’re going to meet tomorrow as it is..."

"Sigh! Tomorrow is very far. Also, we will be on the opposite sides of the table tomorrow. Tonight, come with me."

As Lucien extended his hand, Evangeline placed her hand in his without a question. It was only as a pleased smiled graced his face that she realized she had not even asked him where he wanted to take her?

Seeing her expression, he leaned in close and whispered with a chuckle," I’m adding kidnapping to my crime repertoire."

Evangeline giggled a bit as she followed him outside, only to find herself staring at a bike very much like the one they had ridden together... "How did you get this here?"

"I had her shipped of course. She was missing her rider. Here." As the helmet was placed on her head, Lucien grinned and waited for her to sit so that she could get on behind him.

As she settled on the bike and the engine roared to life, she wrapped her arms securely around him. Happy, he caught her wrists and pulled her closer so that he could feel her leaning close to him, "Stick close, angel. You’re in for a ride."

Before she could come up with a reply, the bike shot off like a bullet through the wind.As they sped off into the night, the cool wind tousled her hair and the city lights blurred into streaks of color.

The closeness between them was undeniable, and the hum of the engine beneath them seemed to create a private world for just the two of them. Lucien navigated the streets with skill, and Evangeline found herself leaning into the curves, feeling the exhilaration of the ride.

As they rode through for a while, it struck her to ask where he was taking her. She’d never been to this part of the city before. However, before she could ask, the bike slowed down. In the distant she could hear people shouting and the sound of bustle. As the crowd came into view, Evangeline realised that they were at some kind of an event.

She wondered what she would do if someone recognized her but Lucien spoke through," Don’t worry. You won’t be recognized. Keep the visor lowered." It was only as his voice sounded in her ear that she realized there was an inbuilt device in the helmet for them to communicate. She marveled at the sleek racing machines and the adrenaline-fueled atmosphere.

"Are your arms tired? Can you hold on for some time longer? Or do you want to wait before we participate?"

"I am not tired..." For a moment, she wondered if he already intended to return and was quick to assure him that she wasn’t tired but then as the last sentence sunk in, she realized he meant that they were going to participate in a race.

Before she could process this, he was at the starting line.

The atmosphere crackled with anticipation, and Evangeline’s heart raced with a mix of excitement and nerves. Lucien revved the bike, the vibrations resonating through both of them. With a sudden burst of speed, they shot forward as the race began.

Evangeline was thrilled even as she hung onto Lucien for life. He expertly maneuvered the twists and turns of the course while everything simply seemed a blur to her. To her surprise, they were the first to reach the finishing line! But Lucien did not stop there. Amid the screams and the cheers, he continued to speed down the path until they were once again away from the crowds.

As he slowed down, she realized he hadn’t stopped to claim the prize to keep their identity hidden and she was amazed. Finally, he slowed down to a stop. Exhilarated, she got off the bike on legs that felt like jelly and slumped onto the ground, thankful that is was grass and not concrete.

Grinning up at him she raised her hands up at him and laughed," That was the best ride ever! Totally insane. Lucifer Frost, you could have warned me we were going for a competition and not a simple joy ride...

Lucien looked down at her shining eyes and bent down, so that their eyes were level," How could I do that? Then I would have missed seeing this excitement on your face. Besides, you handled it like a pro."

"I did, didn’t I? When are you kidnapping me next?"

As Lucien continued to look into her eyes he could not help himself anymore. Closing the distance between them, he gazed into her eyes and murmured softly," I need something."

Quickly, his lips captured hers, pulling her close. " I want you, Angel. You have no idea, how much..."

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