After their shared meal together, Lucas and Brooke had reluctantly parted ways. His lips not wanting to let go of Brooke, Lucas had had to resolve to leave her in order to find her again later.
BROOKE'S THOUGHT : On the other hand, I didn't manage to get the information I needed for Owen... I even completely forgot about him once our little game started again... Is it possible? He who was my whole life... He who was my only support until I got here. It was when Lucas talked about his father, and his immoral values that Owen came to my mind... I know I should really think about his influence in my life, about what he brings me... But I stop myself. I don't want to betray him under the pretext that he's out and I'm serving a sentence... I don't want to question everything for the beautiful eyes of a priest who has nothing lasting to offer me... Owen and I have been together for two years... It's strong, sometimes too intense but it's real and concrete. Well, it was before we got arrested... Before he was wanted... Before I was sent here...
Brooke's mind refused to admit that she had confided more in Lucas that afternoon than in her entire relationship with Owen. At the same time, Owen was as lively as she was... Talking was not their strong point. It was not easy for either of them. Their language was body language... Hatred, love, passion, violence were expressed physically.
BROOKE'S THOUGHT : Even though I never liked talking about my problems, having confided in Lucas did me good, a lot of good.
Brooke already felt more serene and less revolted. As if the power of words was not ultimately uninteresting.
Brooke spent the afternoon continuing to empty her head in the gym while impatiently waiting for tonight ... Indeed, Lucas had given her an appointment, that same evening at the labyrinth fountain, at 9 p.m. sharp. And she will be there.
- Meanwhile -
Lucas busied himself all afternoon preparing the place for his secret and forbidden nocturnal rendezvous with Brooke. When she had told him about an abandoned and secret place, he had immediately thought of the cottage. The cottage was the name used by the Monks and the Nuns to designate a spacious chalet at the back of the estate. The cottage was exclusively reserved for prestigious ecclesiastical guests when they stayed at the Abbey. The place was not often occupied since only the Bishops of the Archdiocese of Rouen lodged there from time to time.
Lucas first rushed to open the windows wide to air the rooms ... He then tackled a quick cleaning. He took care to prepare the bedroom and completely changed the carefully chosen bedding. Not wanting to be noticed, he did not linger and hurried to leave ... Especially since he still had things to do.
Defying all his prohibitions, he took the risk of taking his bike out in broad daylight for the first time. His first goal was to get far enough away from the village and reach a gas station. After several kilometers, he finally turned off and took an exit that took him to a motorway service station. Always preferring to keep an eye on it, he parked his motorcycle near the entrance... He took off his helmet as he entered. A little uncomfortable, he paced as quickly as possible through the small aisles of the store. Lucas quickly found what he had come to look for. He didn't hang around any longer than necessary and moved towards the checkout. He placed himself in the queue, holding the small box between his two hands, as if to better hide it.
... : Lucas! But no, it's really you!?
Suddenly, Lucas was seized with panic. He had no choice but to turn around to the man who was approaching.
NATHAN : But yes, it's really you, my father! It's crazy to meet here!
Lucas' jaw clenched even though he tried to remain as natural and relaxed as possible.
LUCAS : It's crazy, yes ...
Pretending to be in a hurry, Lucas tried to quickly end the exchange but Nathan held on.
NATHAN : I came to fill up before going back on the road ... And guess what, I have a brand new tire!
LUCAS : Apparently. I ran into your mother this morning at the market... She told me you were at the garage.
NATHAN : Yes, and I spent almost my entire day there in the end... But hey, I'll come back next weekend!
LUCAS : Already?
Lucas, annoyed, didn't notice that the customer in front of him had finished paying for his purchase.
NATHAN : I think it's your turn, father! I'll take advantage of this to sneak in near you...
Nathan approached Lucas, his bottle of coke in his hand. Lucas's discomfort intensified.
SELLER : Hello sir!
Lucas' throat was dry and he simply nodded at the seller before handing him his purchase. At the same time, he cast a sideways glance at Nathan to see if he might react. Unfortunately, Nathan's expression frankly expressed his astonishment at the box of condoms. Lucas had been discreet, but he had to give it to the seller who had called him out because of his silence.
SELLER : Sir, do you need anything else with that?
LUCAS : Oh, uh, no, sorry. That'll be all.
Lucas quickly put his credit card and the box in his jacket pocket. Nathan was still looking at him in confusion.
LUCAS : Actually, it's for the young people in the home... I prefer that they go out covered!
Lucas' shameless lie seemed to have the desired effect... Nathan relaxed suddenly.
NATHAN : Ah! The thrill of first sexual relations, we almost forget the most basic safety instructions. A priest who discusses contraception and aspects related to prevention... It's modern, almost revolutionary!
LUCAS' THOUGHT : He wouldn't want to shout it even louder that I'm a priest!
Embarrassment giving way to irritation, Lucas hurried to get a deep breath of fresh air outside.
NATHAN : Hey Lucas, are you in a hurry?
Lucas stopped just long enough to turn to Nathan. He gave him a quick polite smile.
LUCAS : A little bit, yes, I'm afraid.
NATHAN : Sunday is definitely far from being a day of all meals for you priests! But we'll see each other soon... I would have liked to come to the Harvest Gala but it's in the middle of the week and therefore impossible for me.
LUCAS' THOUGHT : What a shame...
NATHAN : But hey, I haven't had my last word with Brooke yet!
Lucas stopped dead.
NATHAN : Don't take it personally, but you're here for her spiritual support and that's... very important! But given her temperament, I think she wouldn't mind a little more carnal distraction, the little one...
Lucas' body froze, his fists and teeth clenched. He took a deep breath.
NATHAN : Let's just say I'll be there to pick her up in her boredom and loneliness when I get back... Poor child! And if ever, I now know where I can get a condom urgently, without having to ask my mother!
Lucas lost what little composure he had left and his eyes and hands grabbed the collar of Nathan's jacket, stunned.
NATHAN : What's gotten into you, father?
LUCAS : Listen to me carefully because I won't repeat myself. You will never speak of her again like you just did! You will not utter a single inappropriate word about her! Even your deepest, most vile and disrespectful thoughts had better become pure towards her! Otherwise you will see how modern and revolutionary I can also be in the way I break your face! Did I make myself clear?
Lucas towered over Nathan, his chest puffed out and his face red with anger.
NATHAN : That's... That's understood.
Almost filled with remorse for having made such a spectacle of himself, Lucas slowly released his hold on Nathan. While continuing to dominate him physically and looking him straight in the eyes, he replaced the tails of his jacket.
LUCAS : Good. Good.
Nathan, stunned and completely shocked by what had just happened, had his mouth open but no sound came out. Without waiting, Lucas walked away, putting his helmet back on his head. He started off, still furious.
- A few hours later -
After a light dinner, Brooke had slipped into her room, pretending to want to go to bed early to start her second week. Of course, she had no desire to go to sleep... She wanted to get properly prepared for tonight.
BROOKE'S THOUGHT : I want a sexy and provocative outfit, I want to make him lose his footing completely.
Just before setting off, she put on the naughty outfit she had chosen under a long coat. Silently and a little anxious about being caught in the act, she left her room and joined the entrance hallway. From where she was, she took care to observe the outside before daring to venture there...
Once outside, her strategy was to walk as fast as possible in order to remain exposed for the shortest time. She only slowed down once she entered the plant corridor of the labyrinth, hidden by the well-trimmed hedges.
BROOKE'S THOUGHT : Well, I better find my way now!
She found her way by the sound of the water flowing in the fountain and got closer and closer. She couldn't help but remember her failed tailing of her first night, when she had met Lucas... And he had kindly but firmly sent her back to her room, advising her to mind her own business.
BROOKE'S THOUGHT : And here I am, a few days later, pacing the aisles to honor her appointment of carnal promises.
It had to be said that, since that day, she had patiently applied herself to tempting him, to putting him in his entrenchments ... And today, she could make the happy observation that her efforts had not been in vain ... unless he had changed his mind. A strange feeling of apprehension and worry overwhelmed her all at once. Because although her brain still refused this eventuality, she felt like a teenager full of hope. This little ball in the pit of her stomach nevertheless indicated to her that her trouble was more than innocent ...
Her confusion intensified when she arrived at the stone fountain and no one was there... She swallowed and noticed that a new small lump had now lodged in her throat. She observed the two entrances in front of her, hoping that Lucas would show himself quickly.
LUCAS : Good evening you...
She hadn't heard him approach slowly behind her. She could now feel his warm breath on her neck. His voice was deep and soft at the same time, vibrant and masculine when it whispered in her ear. Brooke shuddered. She turned around slowly, inhaling the scent of his intoxicatingly virile and woody scent. When her eyes met his, they locked onto his, arousing a teasing smile on his lips.
Lucas delicately placed his index finger on Brooke's lips to invite her to be silent. She nodded, and he smiled at her.
LUCAS : Shhh.
With his fingertips, Lucas took Brooke's hand. Their bodies were so close and this very first contact was already electric. Brooke followed him without saying in the maze of alleys while their hearts beat in unison. The moon shining in the darkness accompanied their steps urged by impatience and disturbing tension. Only the hoot of this eternal owl rocked them in this sweet torpor that had taken hold of them. Brooke felt the freshness of the night creeping under her coat but she knew that she would be warmed up soon enough. They still did not say a single word but their bodies, they, demanded, grew impatient and begged to feel each other. As if all the stars in the sky had devoted themselves to guide them towards sin, they walked on the path ...
Lucas approached the chalet, his hand in Brooke's. His heart was beating faster and faster. The fateful moment was approaching and one last thought took hold of him... On this uncontrollable, devouring impulse. This impulse that he knew he was fighting but behind it, he would have to pay the price of annihilation... Because all his impulses, his desires, his fantasies and his desires led him to Brooke...
Lucas had already decided to let himself go with her who had revived all his most primal instincts ... But beyond the pleasure, he hoped that this satisfaction would allow him to better understand where he was going, what he wanted ... Once there, they stopped, their eyes met. Their lips did not even pretend to resist. They abandoned themselves to the nibbling and the fiery movements. Their mouths bore witness to the deep carnal desire that consumed them. They explored and searched each other deeply. They caught their breaths and Lucas took the opportunity to pull Brooke inside the chalet ...