Husband With Benefits
Chapter 306: Lucifer

Chapter 306: Lucifer

Lucien walked home, his mind lost far away. He did not know what the old man had written to his brothers, but the task that the man had left him ate away at him. Only he was the one who knew how vast his grandfather’s financial portfolio had been, to have been able to finance so many of their relatives.

As his financial adviser, he also understood that he had sometimes invested on behalf of some other people as well. And he’d managed to close those accounts. All but one.

While Elijah Frost had made all his bequests clear in his will, letting everyone know about their gains and losses, he’d left a responsibility to him. It was a single name and an account number, where he was to deposit money every year. A considerable amount for the next ten years.

He wanted to find out who the woman was that his grandfather wanted taken care of but he’d been forbidden to investigate her or ask about her from anyone. From what he could see, bone of the older brothers knew about this. Was it another relative that their grandfather was hiding? An older lady, maybe his old muse or a sister. But what if the old man had been tricked by some con artist?

The thought of the old man leaving him such a quest gave him a headache. The old man had requested that he not investigate the woman and he would honor his last request. But that did not mean he would not investigate the past. It was up to him to wind down their grandfather’s portfolio, he would need to take a look at this account number to try and find out when the man started paying this person. If it started recently, then he would have to dishonor the old man’s wishes.

With a sigh, he looked up at his apartment and shook his head. He hadn’t come back here since leaving for Estania and now that he was here, he did not want to go into the silent place. he ached for his angel.

Turning away, he walked towards his garage, ready to go for a ride. Maybe the fresh air would help clear his head. As he walked there, he heard a sweet voice call out," Am I invisible now?"

He stopped in his steps and whipped around, wondering if his eyes and ears were playing tricks on him. As he stood there in a trance, the wisp of his imagination came closer and stood before him with her hands on hips, "Lucifer Frost. Are you alright? I heard about your grandfather and came here but you are ignoring mmmmm...."

Before she could say more, Lucien had closed the distance between them, catching her in a tight hug. His arms wrapped around her securely, pulling her close, as if he feared she might vanish if he let go.

Their bodies pressed together, almost causing them to stumble backwards until her back met the cool wall. Lucien buried his face in the crook of her neck, taking in the comforting scent that was uniquely her and sighed deeply as he let out a whispered, "Angel."

Until that moment, he had not even realized how much he needed her. Evangeline wrapped her arms around his in a comforting embrace, the intensity of his hug letting her know that she had done the right thing in coming here for him.

It was quite a while later, as a few people passed with catcalls and wolf whistles in their wake that Lucien, finally remembered that they were in the middle of the street. Stepping back, he quickly caught her hand in his, entwining their fingers together, as he walked into his house.

As they walked into the house, before Evangeline could even look around curiously, Lucien’s lips were on hers as he pulled her into him hard," I’ve missed you", he whispered between kisses. "Thank you for coming to my side."

Evangeline kissed him back, with a hunger that surprised even her. As he picked her up, pushing her against the door, he seemed to regain a bit of sense," Angel, you need to leave. Tonight... I’m not safe for you."

"I don’t need to be safe from you, Lucifer. I’m here to be with you, comfort you. I’m all yours."

Her words were like lighting a match over dried grass, seeming to intensify the fire in him.

He pushed himself against her, letting her know how much he needed him. She tightened her legs around him, needing him closer as she kissed him deeply, wanting him to forget the worry that she had seen on his face as he’s walked with his head bowed.

Lucien caressed her through her dress, pushing his hand under her skirt, as his hips anchored her in place.

With urgent hands, he stepped back a bit, supporting her with one hand while stepping away and getting rid of their clothing in one move. In the next moment, the two groaned together as he entered her, his breath hot against her neck.

"Do you know that falling in love with you is the best thing, I have ever done in my life. I want to stay with you forever. You belong to me, only me."

As he pushed into her with each word, her eyes snapped open as she caught his words, kissing him hard. Breathing hard, she dug her nails into his back, letting go of all her own worries as she felt him inside her.

She moaned," Harder, Lucifer. You have to remind me that I belong to you."

***

In the aftermath of their pent-up emotions, Lucien and Evangeline lay stretched on the couch, with only a blanket covering them.

Lucien sighed as he held her close while Evangeling looked up at his face," I’m sorry I could not meet your grandfather."

"You’d have hated him." Lucien spoke fondly.

"Really?" Evangeline asked him in surprise.

"Yes. He was a stubborn old man. But he approved of you. So that you know."

"What do you mean he approved of me? How did he know me."

Lucien sighed and finally realized that he had someone he could talk to...

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