Forbidden Heat novel Chapter 265

“Yes. Let’s go…” I replied softly before turning to wave and offer my thanks to my stylist and her team. I wished them good night as they started packing up their equipment.

“I wonder where Lucien is. I hope he’s not going to run too late…” Zak whispered to me with worry. Lucien did mention that he would be my date for this event, but he also told me that he was going to be late. He didn’t specify how late was ‘late’, so I guess I’ll have to make do with Zak until Lucien arrives.

“Yea, I mean it’s not my graduation prom event every single day, you know? Oh well…I guess I have to be thankful that he agreed to clear his schedule to come at all. Lucien is such a workaholic…” I complained a little to Zak. Zak was a very good listener among other things.

“Being the number one candidate to take over the Elder group of the family must be hard. He’s always been working hard. I guess we should be thankful to him…if he isn’t here, I’d bet my darn mother would be pushing much harder for me to take over. What a messy disaster that would be, right?” Zak said while making a disgusted face. His relationship with his mother was not the best. My relationship with her was not great either, to say the least.

“Definitely. She’s pushing you hard enough already…” I said comfortingly as I squeezed Zak’s arm.

“You should go on ahead. I already told my bodyguards to look out for you. They’ll be a lot of press out there waiting to greet you,” Zak said as he slowly and gently unhooked my arm from his.

“You can come with me, you know? I’m not worried that you’ll steal my spotlight, even if I’m sure you probably will,” I teased him. I truly meant it though, I didn’t desire the fame or coverage at all. It was like it came as a package when you’re a Rosenhall. Zak though was famous on another level.

“I’ll be out there shortly. Make sure to smile, you’ll grace the covers of many magazines for sure. You don’t want to look ugly for that haha,” Zak teased me while laughing cheerfully as he nudged me forward towards the exit where the press was undoubtedly waiting.

“Thank you, Zak,” I said softly as I turned to face him. I don’t know why I said that so randomly, but a sudden tenderness filled my heart.

“What for?” Zak replied with a charming smile.

“For simply being you. I love you…” I said simply.

Closing the distance between us with long and firm strides, Zak was standing right in front of me in a matter of seconds. Without hesitation, I closed my eyes in anticipation.

The next moment, I felt the warmth of his lips on mine as his fingertips held my chin, tipping my face up to him as he kissed me. I felt my desire for him stir immediately from his seductive little teasing kiss. However, after a short while, Zak quickly pulled away from me.