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Jackie's POV

I woke up with a hungry stomach and looked around the room, there was no sign of Lucas. I sat on the bed and rubbed my arms, warming my skin up. I pushed the blanket off my body and rose to my feet. I spotted my phone on the side table and picked it up to check the time.

"Seven thirty," I said and yawned. I stood up and went over to the other side of the room where my bag was. I unzipped it and took out a sweater and matching sweatpants.

I wore them and put my hair into a low ponytail. I grabbed my wallet and made my way to the door, only to pause when the door opened. Lucas smiled as soon as he saw me and closed the door.

"Where were you going?" He asked.

"I just woke up. I'm hungry and want to head downstairs to the hotel's restaurant to eat. Where have you been?" I asked and noticed a dark shade over his face. Worry came over me and I stepped forward.

Lucas took my hand and pulled me with him to the bed. We sat at the same time and I stared at his face, still waiting for a response from him. He ran his fingers through his hair, making locks of his hair fall over his forehead and eyes.

"What is it?" I whispered and he tilted his head, making me stare directly into his blue eyes.

"I went to Maddy's family mansion," he said.

"Are you crazy?" I asked and he smiled.

"I wanted to meet her father, to confront him for killing my father all because of wealth but someone beat me to it," he said and I nodded. "I got there and there were police cars all around. Maddy's mom killed her husband."

I pushed myself to my feet in shock. My eyes became wide at his statement. It was hard to believe that someone that was locked up could do such.

"S-she killed her husband? Why?" I asked and he shrugged.

"She wanted revenge and he deserves it even though I wanted him alive to suffer for it. I wanted him to suffer from my hands but I could say that I'm glad he's dead and gone forever," Lucas said, tone heavy.

I knew how much this meant to him as this man had been the one to murder his real father. Even though I was sure he never shared a close relationship with his father, knowing the way his father's twin was toward him as a child, affected him still. Especially when he would have had a better man for a father all this while.

"What are you going to do about your... Sorry, Axel's dad? Are you ever going to confront him?" I asked and Lucas shrugged.

"I don't know. I have nothing to say to him. I have no relationship with that man as he had cut me off from his life a long time ago. The only one connecting us is my half-siblings and my shares in the family business. Having a share in the company is just a means of passive income and I don't want him to know about it. I deserve to have a part of that fortune since I believe my father had too," he said and I felt sad that he has gone through a lot.

I wrapped my arm around his and placed my head on his shoulder. He relaxed and exhaled then placed his hand on my thigh.

"I want our future to be different," Lucas said and I raised my head off his shoulder to look at him. "I want us to be better parents for our child. Even though the thought of fucking up terrifies me, I still want to do everything possible to be the father to my child that I never had," Lucas said with so much emotion in his voice.

I could feel the strength of his promise in my heart and I smiled, feeling relatable.

"We both had bad parenting in our ways while growing up. So, I understand what you're saying. I don't know anything about raising a child but in the places where my mom didn't support me or be there for me, I will be for our child," I said and Lucas smiled softly.

I gasped when he wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me onto his lap. I straddled him and placed my hands on his shoulders. He tilted his head back to stare into my eyes while smiling brightly.

"I can't wait to start a new life with you," he said and I rolled my eyes.

"Remember, we're no longer in a relationship," I said and looked away from his face when I saw his stare had become intense.

"What do I do to have you back as mine?" He whispered, voice low and deep. "Tell me, Jackie. I need to know what my life will become after all these problems. I want to have you with me and our baby. I know I hurt you so much with my words and actions and I'll keep apologizing. But please, don't make me lose my mind. I can't live without you."

In my heart, I had forgotten about everything. We have been through a lot and dwelling on the emotional turmoil between us wasn't healthy for my state of mind. Right now, I was playing with him and loved how he was begging. It made me feel good that he was whipped to the core about me.

"Baby, I still love you," Lucas whispered and I nibbled on my lip when his large hands went under my shirt. "I never stopped loving you like crazy if you doubt my feelings for you. I am not complete without you."

I had to hold myself from wiggling on his lap when I felt his hands rub shapes against my skin. His fingers brushed the hem of my bra, making me feel heated between my legs. When he placed his head in the crook of my head, I gasped. He nibbled on my flesh, sending a warm sensation through my body. I arched my back when he cupped my ass and pulled me closer to his hip, where I felt his hardened length.

"I miss you in my arms," he whispered against my neck. "I miss your scent, your kisses, your cute giggles, and those cute faces you make. I fucking want you back, Jackie. I won't rest or be myself until I have you back."

I held his head, lacing my fingers through his soft hair. I was feeling breathless from the emotions he was evoking in me. I could feel flutters in my stomach and goosebumps on my skin as his right hand traced my spine.

"I miss making love to you, fucking you. You've driven me insanely in love with you and I'm not going to let you leave my life just like that," Lucas whispered and pulled his head out of my neck. I looked down and gulped at how dark his eyes had become.

I took in how beautiful he looked. His slightly bushy yet perfectly arched eyebrows were furrowed, and his eyes were hooded with his long lashes framing his eyes. I licked my lips and shifted my eyes to his pointed nose and then to his plump lips that were parted. I felt the urge to kiss him, to taste his lips like before.

Before I could stop myself, I cupped his stubbled jawline and pressed my lips against his. He moaned and wrapped his arms around me, pulling me closer to his body. He parted his lips and I kissed him deeper, focusing on my feelings for him and how soft his lips were against mine. I ran my tongue against his lip before diving into his mouth. The kiss became deeper and hot, making my body tingle with a need for him.

Lucas tilted his head and held the back of my neck before taking charge of the kiss. His deep kiss made me weak against him, my body surrendering to his affection. I could feel the strong emotions he was sending and I gave it back, kissing him hard.

"God, I missed you," Lucas whispered and pecked my lips. "Please, come back with me. I want you back, as my best friend, girlfriend, and lover. Be mine again."

I smiled against his lips and ran my hands up and down his strong chest. I wanted to take off his shirt to feel his taut muscles again but now was not the time. I looked into his eyes and found his dilated and dark.

"You're so whipped," I said and he bit his bottom lip. He was so hot doing that and I couldn't help but stare at his lips.

"Am I?" He whispered and cupped my ass again.

"So whipped," I said and he hummed.

"Why won't I be? I mean, when there's the most beautiful woman with me. She's the perfect woman for me. She has the intelligence, sexy independent mindset, fiesty nature, sexy body and a personality that lights up my life. Why won't I be whipped? You would be whipped if you saw you," Lucas said, while staring deeper into my eyes.

I chuckled. "You are truly a bad boy. Look at your lines, so fuckboy-ish."

"Well, I'm yours only. Your bad boy and fuck boy. Maybe some day, we could do some bedroom role play," Lucas suggested, cocking his eyebrows.

"Perv," I said and he chuckled then pressed his lips on mine, kissing me hard.

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I walked out of the bathroom later that night and made my way to my phone charging by the window. I picked it up and and raised an eyebrow at the text from Lucas saying he was out to get dinner for us, that he was with Barry. I swiped off his message and was about dropping my phone when another text came in.

"Lucas," I said under my breath and unlocked the device. I furrowed my eyebrows when I saw it was a text from Axel instead.

I unplugged my phone with a grunt.

"Why can't he wait until Barry and Lucas are back?" I asked myself as I walked to the door. I opened the door walked out of the room then shut the door.

Some minutes later, I walked out into the cold night and looked around the place for Axel. I didn't see his car amongst the few parked in front of the building. I shook my head and walked forward, keeping my eyes out for Axel or his car.

I sighed when I saw his car parked on the side of the road then I started walking to it. Before I reached it, a van speedily parked in front of Axel's car. The windows were tinted and the body matte black. I ignored the van and walked past it, only for my heart to jump in fear when the back doors flung open.

Two buff men in black with covered faces sprang toward me and grabbed my arms tight. I opened my mouth to scream but my mouth was covered. I struggled in their grasps, kicking my legs in the air when they lifted me. I was panicking with a fast beating heart when I couldn't breathe properly added to the fact that I was getting captured.

When I realized I had my phone in my hand, I dropped it and they threw me into the back of the van. I opened my mouth to speak but got punched so hard in the head that I fell back, knocking my head on the floor. My vision became blurry and my head ache.

The last thing my eyes caught was an unconscious Axel on the other end of the van.

"Lucas," I whispered, passing out.