By the time Stefan and Lilly arrived back to the mansion is was late and Lilly was sound asleep safe in Stefan's embrace.
As the driver got out and opened Stefan's car door Stefan gently stroked Lilly's cheek and then looked at Marcus who understood Stefan's silently message, Marcus got out the car and held out his arms waiting for Stefan to deposit Lilly gently into them.
After Stefan reluctantly gave a sleeping Lilly to Marcus Stefan got out and instantly held out his arms demanding Lilly back, partly because seeing Lilly in another man's arms awoke his jealously- even if it was Marcus who he trusted but if he was being honest it was mainly because after the scare of nearly losing her tonight he just needed to hold the woman he loved in his arms to reassure himself she was okay.
" Tha
