I'd keep an eye on her.
When I walked back in, Summer and Lucas were deep in conversation about Italy while Gabe and Zane caught up, Zane keeping his arm wrapped firmly around Layla at all times.
I couldn't think where my kids got their possessive traits from.
It must be Raven.
40
LUCAS
It was becoming increasingly difficult being with Alice.
Take today, for example.
"I saw the way you looked at her.” Alice snapped, glaring at me as I sighed with irritation.
"Alice, she's your fucking sister. Of course I'm going to look at her, she looks like you! You're fucking hard work."
"You prefer her to me."
I stared at her in disbelief before closing my eyes. She was so stressed, always demanding this and that nothing ever pleased her. I know she was young, but I was feeling exhausted by her expectations and behavior.
"I've asked you to marry me. To have my children. To run my fucking empire by my side. Yet you think I'd prefer your sister?" I asked darkly as her eyes flashed.
"Everyone prefers her."
"You're so fucking childish; I haven't got time for this."
I stood up as she scowled at me.
"Where are you going?"
"I've got shit to do. I can't be around you when you're like this."
She narrowed her eyes at me as she waved her hand dismissively.
"Fuck off then."
I glared at her, suddenly losing my temper. I walked over to her, my face close to hers as I spoke quietly.
"I'm tired of your bullshit. You speak to me like shit, and yet somehow, I let you get away with it. Mark my words, Alice; I'm beginning to lose my fucking patience with you. I don't want to hear from your childish ass until you grow the fuck up."
"Well, screw you! Maybe I don't want to be with your old ass self anyway! All this settling down talk at my age, nope. I don't want it."
I held her gaze as she looked at me coldly.
"I don't want fucking kids, and I don't want to marry you."
I turned and walked away, refusing to give her a second of my time. I stormed out, past her father, who frowned at me with concern.
"Lucas?"
"I'm leaving."
I pushed through the door and into the outside air.
I was fucking done with Alice.
