When she woke up, the sun was already up.
Some of the passengers had woken up as well.
Lucas and Ashlyn had not interacted for the rest of the flight until the plane arrived at their destination.
S nation was a small country but it had amazing scenery.
It had also maintained friendly relationships with H Nation.
After sending the passengers off, the cabin crew took a shuttle bus to a nearby hotel.
Lucas took Ashlynâs hand and sat at the back row.
A few flight attendants were discussing the foreign city excitedly.
It was their first time flying to this country.
Lucas held Ashlynâs hand and stared at her.
On the other hand, the woman looked out of the window and admired the scenery.
Her long eyelashes were especially captivating.
He would not get tired of staring at her face even after four years.
It was like an addiction.
The shuttle bus slowly came to a halt and everyone got off the bus.
Noticing that Lucas had not gotten off, Jenny turned around to see that he was staring intently at Ashlyn.
She grunted in displeasure.
The couple turned their eyes toward her and frowned.
They then noticed that the bus had stopped and most of the crew had already gotten off.
âLetâs get going,â Ashlyn said as she stretched. Even such a casual action was performed with poise.
Lucas took her hand and got off the bus.
The rest of the cabin crews stared at their intimate actions enviously.
Ashlyn had not brought any luggage with her, so Lucas dragged a small suitcase on one hand and held her hand with the other.
The man acted as domineering as ever and quickly settled the check-in procedures to the hotel.
Ashlyn suddenly realized that to everyone else, she was Lucasâ family member and had no choice but to share a room with him.
The crowd entered the lift.
Suddenly, Nancy teased, âCaptain Nolan, Ms. Berry, Iâm afraid the lift is full. Please wait for the next one.â
Nancy then pressed the âcloseâ button.
While waiting for the lift, Ashlyn queried, âLucas⦠why did you insist on me flying with you? That makes things so awkward.â
The man simply smiled wryly at her and remained silent.
Ding! He took her hand and stepped into the lift.
Ashlyn tried to struggle, but Lucas seemed to read her thoughts and ordered, âDonât move!â
She stopped struggling immediately.
Lucas smirked.
He gave her an endearing gaze he thought he was never capable of producing before.
After entering the room, Lucas set his luggage aside and told Ashlyn, âFollow me to the hospital.â
âWhat for?â Ashlyn asked.
âTo take a look at your hand.â Lucas commanded authoritatively.
Ashlyn pouted. Iâve seen worse days. This is nothing!
âIf you donât go, Iâllâ¦â Lucas threatened as he pounced upon her, pinning her on the bed.
As his hot breath spilled over her ear, Ashlynâs heart skipped a beat.
âL-Letâs go, now!â Ashlyn stammered as she cursed at him internally.
She did not want to be in bed with this man so early in the morning.
Ten minutes later, Ashlyn changed her clothes and was prepared to leave.
She had not expected Lucas to have brought her clothes as well, including underwear. I give up!
Lucas changed into casual wear as well.
Just as Ashlyn was about to leave, the man placed a pair of shades on her nose and commented, âThe sun is too glaring here.â