Security dragged both Lucas and Vanessa away.
Adrian was still holding my hand. When I tried to pull free, his grip only tightened.
"What? You don't like it?"
I surrendered.
"Whatever you want, Mr. Mercer."
'After everything Adrian's done for me, I can hardly complain about him holding my hand.'
His expression darkened, and he released my hand.
"I'll wait until you want to hold my hand on your own."
Lucas's POV:
Meanwhile, Lucas packed his bags and prepared to head home.
"Where are you going?"
Vanessa caught his hand and refused to let him go.
Lucas stepped back, his eyes cold.
"Vanessa, stop clinging to me. I'm going to find Emma's grandmother. She's the only person who can make Emma change her mind. Her grandmother is her one weakness."
Vanessa threw herself into his arms a
