LARKIN’S POV
A sharp curse slipped from my lips as I stood at the washbasin, rinsing my face. When I caught a whiff of Lucas's scent, a bolt of apprehension shot through me, knowing he wouldn't be coming to my house unless necessary. Swiftly, I strode towards the door, not even waiting for his knock. To my horror, I realized too late that I had forgotten to remove the makeup on my face.
Emily's friends revealed how toxic her relationship with her ex-boyfriend was. He had dominated her and dictated her every move, using her as nothing more than a trophy girlfriend to showcase how lucky he was and then ditching her after catching a much bigger fish. Emily, acting like a child, had let her guard down and revealed her true nature—loving and tender. I wanted to give her everything she desired
