C74 Until she says yes

**Lucas**

A wave of frustration washed over me as I saw the fear etched into her eyes. Those beautiful eyes, unchanged.

"I'll come with you," she offered, but I shook my head, dismissing her suggestion.

"Take her home," I ordered Calvin, who now stood before me. "And then come pick me up.”

Valerie's eyes seemed to widen with amusement at my statement