Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 71

Natalia struggled instinctively, her body tensing against her own volition. The recent turmoil had left her somewhat resistant.

But Hamilton gave her no chance to resist. He knew her body all too well. His fingers ignited a fire with their touch.

She tried to dodge, but he only became more insistent.

His long legs took the opportunity to press firmly between hers.

The bright mirrors of the elevator reflected their intimacy.

Natalia opened her eyes to a hazy glimpse before closing them again.

Hamilton chuckled, shamelessly amused. “Ms. Jenkins, why so pliable?”

In the bedroom, Hamilton was always a rogue.

Each encounter was peppered with words that flushed Natalia’s cheeks.

But today, she felt only shame left. She didn’t want this.

Yet her body betrayed her, responding against her will.

Hamilton’s mood brightened with her response.

Natalia was naturally supple. She must have been a dancer. In bed, she accommodated him in every pose.

It was no surprise to him that two men had fought over her that day. A woman like her was indeed irresistible. But seeing another man’s marks on her neck unsettled him. His woman was branded by someone else.

Hamilton’s gaze darkened, “Ms. Jenkins, how exactly did you seduce Victor today?”

Hearing the name Victor snapped Natalia back to reality. It took her a moment to grasp the malice in his words. “Mr. Fowler believes I actually seduced him?”

Hamilton arched an eyebrow. He knew Natalia would never seduce Victor. But he was irked. He was looking for trouble because of his irritation.

“You didn’t seduce him?” Hamilton gripped her chin tightly, distorting her face with his force.

Natalia managed a bitter smile, suddenly unwilling to endure his humiliation. Her lips curled coldly. “Then let’s say I did.”

Hamilton’s eyes narrowed, his grip tightening. “Say that again.”

Instead, she suddenly embraced his neck and bit his chin softly. Not too hard, but enough to sting. And to tickle more than to hurt. “That’s how I seduced.”

If he sought discomfort, she would oblige.

Hamilton’s face turned to stone. He knew her words couldn’t be true, but his anger was lit.

barked, “You’re truly fearless!”

the elevator. Through the

kiss,

away.

lightly. “You are

shoulder hard. “To replace it with my own mark.”

regretted provoking him. “I didn’t seduce

releasing his anger. He motioned for Natalia to unbutton his shirt.

coat. He kicked the door shut and tore open her blouse. The fabric

as it fell.

one by one

Jenkins, do

his meaning, she

city lights sparkled in the dark room, igniting

window to the bed, then to the

returned, she didn’t know how

lay on the bed.

sitting beside her with ointment in hand. “Natalia, it’s time

medicine.”

she opened her eyes. He held an

I was rough.”

flicker of discomfort crossed Natalia’s face before she regained her usual polite reserve.

“I can manage.”

watched her, eyes narrowing, “Are you sure

at the ointment.

didn’t pass it to her, instead pulling her closer. “What’s there to be shy about? Haven’t we

odd distance. She could share his bed–she still took

Chapter 71

ointment, but Hamilton held firm,

his hands. “Rest for

frowned, “What

“Birth control.”

taken precautions in

meant it hardly mattered whether she took the pill or not. She couldn’t get

unexpected pregnancy had crossed a line for him. How could he give her another chance?

pill was brought soon after.

Natalia took it

to sense her mood was off. His voice was cold, “Don’t

mistake twice.”

would never happen again. There wasn’t even a chance for it.

I know, Mr. Fowler. It won’t happen

was just being emotional. He scoffed. “Does Ms. Jenkins want

But it seemed