Chapter 229: Taken again

Alex sighed.

"You make everything difficult."

A grin appeared instantly. “Isn't that one of the reasons you love me?"

Alex rolled his eyes. Unfortunately, he couldn't stop smiling.

Lucas smiled. "There it is."

"What?"

"That sweet smile that drives me insane."

"You're impossible."

Lucas laughed. Then he leaned in and kissed Alex again. Moving his hands straight to his dick.

“Baby,” Alex gasped. Raised his hands to caress his cheek.

“You're getting naughty these days.”

“Well, I have a good teacher and I guess he deserves some sugar, right.” He whispered to his ear iving him a bite.

Alex gasped at the feeling that action gave him, and smiled. Then wrapped his arms around him.

“Okay, I will take the risk, I want some sugar, baby. I hope your wife won't set this house on fire.”

“Nah, she loves the mansion. It's a gift from her father. But if she decided to, then let's burn together.”

“Youre not just getting naughty, you're getting crazy too.” Alex commented.

“Well isn't it a good thing?”

“Oh baby, it's awesome, I love you more like this.” Alex muttered as he captured his lips with his. Savoring every moment. Forgetting the past and what Derby or Larisa might be skimming.

Lucas melted into it, holding him tighter as their bodies heated up each other. Their kisses deepened.

For that moment, the chaos of that night disappeared. Right then, neither of them wanted to think about Derby. Or even the storm that was waiting.

They simply wanted a few more moments together without caring if reality would come crashing back.

The next morning, Alex was determined to leave before Derby woke up.

The previous night's confrontation had been stressful enough. He didn't want another one.

Lucas stood by the front door, arms folded, watching him put on his jacket.

"You know you're acting like a criminal."

Alex laughed. "Considering the circumstances, I think caution is justified."

Lucas rolled his eyes. "You're worried about nothing."

"No matter what, baby, we shouldn't be reckless."

Lucas stepped closer and adjusted Alex's collar. “Alright sweet hubby, I won't be reckless okay.” he kissed him lightly.

The simple gesture made Alex smile.

For a moment, neither spoke. Then Alex cupped the side of his face.

"Just be careful, baby."

Lucas groaned dramatically.

"There you go again."

"I'm serious."

"I know."

Alex studied him for another second before finally heading toward the door. Just before leaving, he paused.

"Office later?"

Lucas smiled. "Yes, I will drop by your office later."

Only then did Alex finally kiss him and leave.

Meanwhile, in two days time, old Macho would be returning from his holiday.

Alex couldn't stop smiling whenever he thought about it. His mission had been accomplished.

Lucas remembered him. After everything they had endured, after all the misunderstandings, heartbreak, and lost months, Lucas finally remembered.

For Alex, that was more than enough.

Later in the afternoon,  Lucas left the mansion. His mood was unusually good. The conversation with Alex kept replaying in his head.

Even Derby's discovery hadn't managed to ruin it.

He climbed into his car and started the engine. As he pulled away from the mansion, he found himself chuckling.

The irony of everything was almost amusing. People would undoubtedly gossip. They would also judge what was none of their business, but honestly? Lucas didn't give a shit about them  or their thoughts.

His marriage was manipulated. It was never meant to be in the first place.

Luckly, Derby herself certainly wasn't innocent either.

The memory of Jerry crossed his mind. Jerry had had her in bed twice, so both of them were cheating

Lucas shook his head and chuckled.

"What a mess."

Despite himself, he laughed. Then he drove toward Benson’s Eatery.

What Lucas didn't know was that someone else had been watching patiently, carefully and following him for weeks.

Since their encounter in the restroom, his interest had never faded. If anything, it had become an obsession.

Every movement, every routine, every destination. Someone had been keeping track. And today, the opportunity finally presented itself.

Lucas drove into the office parking lot and parked. He grabbed his phone and keys as smile curved his lips in anticipation of how Alex would welcome him.

Still smiling, thinking about Alex.

Still completely unaware of the danger waiting nearby.

The parking lot seemed unusually quiet that afternoon, almost deserted.

Lucas frowned slightly. Then dismissed the feeling.

He stepped out of the car.

The moment his door closed, a shadow moved behind him swiftly.

Before Lucas could turn around, a hand clamped over his mouth.

His eyes widened.

A cloth pressed firmly against his face. A sharp chemical smell filled his senses.

Instantly, panic exploded through him. He struggled hard. His elbow drove backward. His feet kicked.

But his attacker was prepared.

Strong arms locked around him.

The chemical scent grew stronger.

Lucas's vision blurred. The parking lot tilted. His heartbeat thundered in his ears as fear gripped him.

“ No, please no.” he muttered under his breath.

He tried to scream, but nothing came out. He grew weaker. The world became distorted. His legs trembled as his thoughts scattered.

Then everything went dark.

The masked man practically carried him into another car, and started the engine quickly.

Several minutes later, the parking lot remained, movement remained minimal. Lucas's car remained exactly where he had parked it. Looking completely normal, as if nothing had happened. As if its owner hadn't vanished without a trace.

The black vehicle exited the parking structure and merged into traffic.

Inside the vehicle, the unconscious Lucas lay in the back seat, and behind the wheel, the man in black mask drove away without looking back.

Unknown to Alex, Lucas, whom he  was waiting for his arrival, had been kidnapped.

Alex glanced at his watch for what felt like the tenth time in five minutes.

Lucas was late. That wasn't normal, especially not today. Lucas had sounded excited on the phone earlier. If anything, he would have arrived ahead of schedule just to annoy him.

A small smile appeared on Alex's face at the thought. Then it faded.

Twenty minutes late, thirty, forty.

No calls, no messages. A strange feeling settled in his stomach.

Alex grabbed his phone and dialed Lucas again. Straight to voicemail.

His chest tightened.

"Come on, baby..." He tried again.

Voicemail. Tried the third time, same thing.

The knot in his stomach grew tighter.

“Something is off. It's unlike him.

He stood abruptly from his desk and headed downstairs.

Maybe Lucas was already in the building.

Maybe he'd forgotten his phone in the car. Maybe…anything. Any explanation would do.

Alex checked the reception area first, but nothing.

The receptionist looked up. "Looking for someone, sir?"

"Lucas."

She shook her head. "I haven't seen him."

Alex frowned. "Are you sure?"

"Yes sir."

His heartbeat quickened.

He checked the lobby. The waiting area. The café section. Even the outdoor terrace, but no sign of Lucas. No sign that he'd ever entered the building.

Now genuine panic began creeping into his chest. Alex pulled out his phone and immediately called Marvis.

The moment he answered, Alex spoke.

"Have you heard from Lucas?"

"No."

“He should be at your office by now.”

Alex swallowed.

“I haven't seen him and I'm worried sick right now. "He was supposed to be here almost an hour ago."

"That's not like him." Marvis said.

I will drive over.

"I'm checking something."

Without waiting for a response, Alex ended the call. His hands were already trembling.

Moments later, he was seated before the security system in his office. The CCTV monitors glowed before him.