W-What do you mean by that exactly?" Gloria stammered, her heart pounding in her chest. She wasn't naive; she knew precisely what he had in mind. Deep down, she just hoped he'd show a sliver of mercy this time, tempering his intensity with a touch of restraint.
"You know exactly what I want, sister-in-law," Lukas murmured, his voice low and commanding as he positioned himself right in front of her, invading her personal space.
"I don't have much time right now. Let's not waste it on your fake reluctance," he added dismissively. Before she could protest, he dipped his shoulder, snaked a strong arm around her slender waist, and hoisted her up effortlessly, draping her stomach over his broad, muscular shoulder like a sack of feathers.
"W-WHA—Lukas! Put me down right now!" Gloria yelped, pa
