The Cinderella Promise (Adult Rucas AU)

Chapter 8 - Under Starlight

A/N: This is just a warning that this chapter is sexually explicit and I may have gotten carried away at some point because I actually love writing scenes like this. I'm sorry, but I did warn you.

Lucas watched at Riley's family slowly got to know her new life, together they entertained them and talked about Riley's business aspirations. As she explained every detail to her family including menu options he watched her face light up. She told them all about how she applied to go back to school in the fall and get her degree, while running the business she was getting together. He was proud of her because she was following her dream.

"So when can we expect grandbabies?" her mother asked causing Lucas to choke on air, and Riley to spit out the drink she was taking.

"Mom," she squeaked. Lucas was trying to breathe, because the shock had been too much.

"Seriously though, I want you two to think about when you want to expand your family," she said looking at them. "It doesn't have to be now because Riley's going back to school, and Lucas is getting that huge deal that would give him access to that land in Arizona that he wants."

"It's still in the works Mrs. Matthews and you know it," he said trying to move the topic away from him being a father. He didn't want to be, he didn't know if he was good enough to be a father considering his own family was in shambles. He also didn't want them to know that their marriage had a shelf date.

"No babies," her father squeaked as he finally got his voice, for once Lucas was grateful for the man's need to protect his daughter. "I'm still getting used to the fact that she's married, so please no more surprises."

"Don't worry, I'm not thinking about babies right now," Riley said. "One day in the future yes but that day will be a very very long time from now."

Lucas didn't say anything, all of a sudden the thought of Riley pregnant with another man's child pissed him off, he kept his face as guarded as ever but in his head he was screaming. He shouldn't want her like this, he knew he would have to let her go but the thought pissed him off.

As the night wore on the urge to drag her away grew, he knew he shouldn't want her like this, they have only known each other for a few days. Yet fate was tempting him. When everyone was getting ready to leave he felt like he no longer had control of himself and he didn't like that.

"Goodnight," Riley said as she closed the door. Zay had been pushed out with the rest of them and Lucas made sure that the door was locked so that his friend wouldn't come in. He counted to twenty to make sure that everyone was gone, as Riley started to pick up the dishes and cups that were littered throughout the living room.

"Leave it, the cleaning crew will be here in the morning, they'll get to it," he said his voice was rough but he was slowly regaining his senses.

"Okay," she said but she walked to the kitchen with the plates she had gathered and placed them in the sink. His eyes followed her movements as she walked back and forth, when she returned to his side she handed him a beer, and grabbed the cup of wine she had poured before everyone left.

"How about we drink this outside and get some air," he said looking at her. "It has been a very long day."

"Yes, it has," she said walking towards the terrace.

The city below them was lit up with the lights of the passing cars, and the lamppost illuminating the walkways. The buildings were slowly coming to life around them but all he could see was Riley in front of him taking in the view. She stepped towards one of the lounge chairs and sat down and watched the sky light up around them.