"No, they didn't scare me, and they didn't hurt me."
Although Lucas Lockwood's father's attitude had disgusted her, he was still Lucas's father. Besides, she wouldn't have any contact with his parents in the future.
For the sake of all the help he'd given her along the way, she didn't want to be the reason he fought with his parents.
"I'll go back and make things clear with them. They won't come looking for you again, so don't worry."
"Actually... I understand where they're coming from. You could just take the ex—"
Before she could finish, Lucas Lockwood abruptly turned to look at her, his eyes filled with stubbornness. "Josie, are you saying that just to piss me off too?"
"I just think..."
Before she could finish, the man's hot lips descended, silencing her completely.
"Mmph..." Josie's eyes went wide as she stared at him.
But Lucas only tightened his arms around her, kissing her deeper and deeper.
