Chapter 252 - The Desert Of Sahara

Though driven by desire Lucifer still had his rationality intact. Faced with the uber seductive sphinx like Sera's charm he begun to low-key regret his prior intemperate actions.

He gulped nervously, his throat was drier than the desert of Sahara as he stared at Sera biting her lower lip. His anxiously jumping heart was ready to dive out of his dry mouth.

Taking a deep breath he held her legs that were wound around him and slowly slid them off his body shocking her.

A chill crawled upon his spine with every little graze of her fair skin, it was nothing less than a horrendous torture.

"It's getting cold.. You'll get sick if we don't go inside right now. And I don't want that to happen"

Before she could react or say anything he hastily clarified in one single breath with a strained smile plastered on his flushed face.

He was all hot and bothered from their activity, it was uncomfortable for him to even look at her messed up but enticing front.

So, he desperately tried to distract her as well as himself from diving into dangerous waters.

"Oh!"

Dumbfounded by the sudden change in the air Sera felt quite awkward. She could only mutter a monosyllable and gape at the eerily smiling front of Lucifer.

He was acting weird, very weird!

"Let's go.. You must be tired after all it was a long day! Get changed and hit the sack, you have to look beautiful for me.."

Stepping back he peered at her stunned face, his words feather light with no indication of his highly strung feelings and turmoil.

Even his smile was breezy painlessly concealing his edginess. She nodded at his playful words before breaking into cute giggles. He secretly heaved a sigh seeing her smile and took her hand.

Guiding her way out of the swimming pool he led her out, it was cold and she shivered. He let go of her trembling hand to retrieve a thick, white robe and covered her body. She managed a small smile feeling touched by his little gestures, showing his care.

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Perched on the dark maroon comfy chair in his bedroom Lucifer was leisurely sipping his wine. Looking cool and carefree in a light grey sweater and tracks in matching color but black detailing.

The blood red color in contrast to the clear crystal glass was eye catching under the dimly lit bed lights.

After coaxing Sera to change and sleep Lucifer took a cold shower to ease himself, he was now all alone in his bedroom with a peaceful smile on his face.

*ring* *ring*

The cellphone kept on the round glass table across him rang out of the blue. He furrowed his full eyebrows and turn to gaze at the antique wall clock. It was 2 in the morning.

With the cellphone in his hand he sweeped a glance at the phone screen. It was Adrian calling.

"Hello?"

Raising his brow with a questioning tone Lucifer answered the call, his gray eyes focused on the family picture on the book shelf in front of him.

"Where were you? I was calling you.."

A jumpy Adrian's hurried tone came through the speakers startling the calm Lucifer. His eyes flashed with a flicker.

"What's the matter Adrian?"

His composed and stern toned voice changed Adrian's way of address forcing him to straighten his spine. He was now a subordinate instead of a concerned elder brother.

"Boss! There's someone tailing you and Miss Lu.. I received a bunch of pictures from an unknown number and it's clearly an open threat.."

His blue eyes were now clear, he reported everything with a slight heavy tone reflecting the dreading situation at hand.

"I know.. I saw them, the pictures.. Send them to my private mail and ask Dai Yu to look into the matter.. I have an inkling who it might be, let's confirm his identity after proper investigation"

Contrary to Adrian's perturbed front Lucifer was as cool as a cucumber, he interrupted his words. A flash of confidence on his smirking face as he spat his words firmly.

"Okay.. I'll do it right away!"

With an understanding of Lucifer's way of handling things and his ingenuity Adrian agreed in a heartbeat.

"It's late now, get some sleep and don't overwork yourself.. Dai Yu too, don't pressure him, he's still a kid.."

Sighing, Lucifer reminded him to be a little lenient on himself as well as Dai Yu.

"Hmm.. You too, and yes, take care of Miss Lu. Don't let herself get involve in this mess.."

Feeling happy that his little brother was somewhat concerned about him and his family Adrian too did his part as a reliable big brother. His voice soft and gentle unlike other times.

"Heh! Thanks brother, I'll keep in mind.."

Chuckling at his words Lucifer addressed him with the rare term of endearment used between them. He was feeling strangely relieved for some reason.

"Take care of yourself.. I'll call you tomorrow"

"Hmm.. Good night!

"Good night.."

After their brief chat the two brothers bade farewell.

Carelessly throwing the cellphone on his bed Lucifer's gaze sharpened, a devilish smile crept up his thin lips that was bone-chilling.

"I'll wait and see what else you can do..", he scoffed derisively.