Chapter 12 The Other Woman

• AMELIA
• My heart pounded like a war drum. This close proximity between Lucien and me was slowly driving me insane. The longer he held me, the more anxious I became. A part of me couldn't believe this was really happening. Despite my efforts to keep things platonic, we'd ended up in such an intimate position yet again.
• Slowly, Lucien released me, his gaze meeting mine. The colour of his eyes had reverted to their usual striking grey. And they sparkled.