Her fingers slid along his back, tracing lightly as she leaned closer.
"If I didn't know better… I'd think you wanted a taste of me."
Lucian felt a wave of disgust rise from deep within him, but he forced it down, his expression remaining composed.
'Endure it… this is necessary…'
He allowed her touch, his hand slowly lifting to rest on her head as he began to gently massage her scalp.
Thessy's breath hitched slightly, a soft, involuntary sound escaping her lips as she leaned into his touch.
Encouraged, she relaxed further, but the next second, Lucian's fingers tightened abruptly, gripping her hair just enough to make her wince.
A sharp gasp escaped her.
Lucian leaned closer, his voice dropping into a slightly raspy whisper.
"Control yourself," he murmured. "Did you forget… I already like someone?"
With that, he pushed her away without hesitation and turned to leave.
Thessy stood there for a moment, stunned by his sudden shift between warmth and coldness.
