She replied, âWe need to dig up something concrete ourselves, anything to confirm our suspicions.
I plan to pay back in kind.
Now that they want to play dirty, Iâll join the game and see what this Zephyria noble has.
â
Nathan brushed Lucindaâs cheek tenderly, his Lips meeting hers softly, cherishing her like the most precious jewel.
He said affectionately, âFeel free to call the shots.
Iâm your devoted soldier, ready to go the extra mile for you.
â
Lucinda let out a soft laugh.
âI donât need a soldier.
â
âThen what do you desire?â Nathan asked.
Lucinda signaled to him with her finger, and Nathan promptly leaned in to hear.
She whispered, âIâd rather have you as my special pony, my only ride.
â
Lucindaâs frail voice heightened her vulnerability, intensifying Nathanâs urge to protect and stand up for her.
It was just a playful, flirtatious remark.
Nathanâs throat felt dry with anticipation, his excitement building.
In that instant, Lucinda also felt excitement, and her little finger began tracing the shape of Nathanâs earlobe.
This electrifying feeling sent Nathanâs heart racing.
He clasped Lucindaâs delicate wrist, ki*sed her hand, and whispered, âLucinda, please donât tease.
You
know I have no willpower when it comes to you.
If you keep going, I might lose control.
â
With a slight frown marking his displeasure at the predicament, Nathan peered deeply into Lucindaâs eyes and whispered, âYouâve been injured, and you need to heal from a head injury.
No matter my desire, I canât be close to you now.
So please, Lucinda, donât make this harder for me.
â
Lucinda didnât intend to torment him, just wanted to spend some time with Nathan as she woke up from a coma.
âHoney, my stomachâs growling.
â Lucinda voiced her hunger.
Nathan reached for his phone, preparing to call the hospitalâs cafeteria for a meal.
âLucinda, what would you like to eat?â
âAnything.
Iâm just hungry, yet I have no appetite.
Something light will do,â Lucinda said.
âUnderstood.
â
Nathan, with his knack for ideas, took Lucindaâs words to heart and came up with a selection of dishes he knew sheâd enjoy.
Meanwhile, in stark contrast to the hospital room where false alarms had subsided, the environment at the police station was thick with urgency and tension.
The best and most skilled police officers were brought in to investigate the incident involving Nathan and Lucindaâs attack.
But after a full day, there wasnât any forward movement in the case.
Ellsworth had set a deadline.
They had just three days left to uncover the mastermind behind it all.