He selfishly wanted to pull her gaze back, to cup that youthful, radiant face in his hands and make himself the only one she could see.
The thought took over Lucian’s usually calm mind, and he slammed his foot on the gas, heading straight for the Auric Athletic Center.
…
After Hank left, Loyce felt bored sitting alone in the venue. But the men on stage kept taking turns performing in front of her, and she had to admit their physiques were impressive up close. She offered some token applause, but they just weren't her type.
Instead, Loyce found her thoughts drifting to Lucian's body—the explosive power in his back and chest, the scars scattered across his skin, some tracing paths dangerously close to more private areas. The image was a potent cocktail of raw masculinity.
Snapping back to reality, her gaze lingered on the stage for a moment before she lowered her head, deciding to scroll through her phone to clear her mind.
The concert was being held at the Auric Athletic Center, a massive, lotus-shaped stadium of unique design, surrounded by numerous commercial buildings. As she browsed, a particular coffee shop caught her eye. It stood out among the modern structures with its unique design, situated in a prime location with one side facing a large artificial lake lined with weeping willows. The atmosphere looked serene.
Loyce decided on the spot to grab a coffee there to kill the rest of her time, but just then, disaster struck.
A piercing shriek of microphone feedback echoed through the entire arena, drawing everyone's attention. One of the members of the boy band, Vincent, had been singing and dancing when he took a sip from a water cup placed at the edge of the stage. Suddenly, his voice gave out, and he collapsed in agony.
The concert descended into chaos. Fans screamed Vincent’s name, the sound nearly rupturing Loyce's eardrums. Since she was in the front row of the VIP section, the man had fallen not far from her. Hysterical fans were already trying to break through the security barriers to check on their idol.

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