Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 254

Natalia froze in her tracks.

It was already past midnight.

Their flight was at 3 PM, which meant they had to head to the airport by 2 PM at the latest.

Hamilton looked down at her with pleading eyes. "Can I crash here for the night?" he asked. Natalia gave him a long look before relenting, "You can sleep on the couch."

Hamilton quickly agreed.

"Should I help you with a bath?" he offered cheekily.

"No need!"

Hamilton chuckled but didn't push his luck further, knowing well they were short on time.

Even the time for a proper warm-up was a luxury they didn't have tonight.

After Natalia had taken her shower, she found Hamilton on the phone. He quickly wrapped up the call as she emerged.

She glanced at him and moved towards the bed.

Hamilton then took his turn in the bathroom, coming out wrapped in a towel.

Natalia was taken aback. There were robes in the bathroom, yet there he was in just a towel.

Just as she was about to comment, her eyes landed on the scar across his abdomen. It wasn't long but was strikingly visible and somewhat menacing. The words she had intended to speak suddenly stuck in her throat.

Hamilton seized the moment to pull her close.

"The couch isn't comfortable. I promise to behave. Okay?" he coaxed.

Natalia glared at him, "Don't push your luck."

But Hamilton was already pulling her down beside him.

"I won't do anything, Natalia. I just want to be with you for a bit," he whispered.

Natalia stayed silent for a moment but eventually didn't argue further.

In the quiet room, all she could hear was the sound of Hamilton's breathing behind her, making her heart unexpectedly noisy.

She was still mad at him.

But she knew the effort and the weariness behind his actions today.

She sighed softly, "Let's just rest."

Hamilton chuckled lightly, then suddenly planted a kiss on the nape of her neck.

His hand then slipped inside her pajama top, gently grasping her.

Natalia stiffened instantly.

"Hamilton!" she warned.

heed her warning tone, biting gently at her neck

nudged between hers, his other hand sliding in as

voice trembled,

just laughed softly

"Thinking about it? Natalia."

him

But Hamilton's kisses continued.

for you, but next time, let it

tightly, her nails

respond, but neither did she

reaching a climax,

then carried her for

sooner had they settled back into

and Hamilton pressed a kiss on her lips again, his hands

soon, he let

me," he said, his gaze intense and

gaze and after

another kiss before

bedside lamp was

him get dressed slowly, methodically buttoning up

couldn't hold

text me when you

then smiled.

Hamilton left, Natalia found herself unable to

the breathtaking beauty painting half the sky red. Natalia lingered on the photo for a long while before saving it and finally placing her phone under her

from Minister Dawson to pick her

her with

did you sleep

Natalia nodded, "Fine."

chuckled. "Good, I was worried you

then asked, "Natalia, are

moment before

resolve wavering with each of Hamilton's advances, harder to resist each time. Yet, the stance of the

didn't delve into details with Ryan, simply gathering her things

elevator, Ryan looked at her for a

"Natalia, I was wrong."

Natalia was taken aback.

Ryan didn't elaborate further.

giving up so easily back

made him wonder if things could have been different for them if

got into the car, Hamilton's call came

you on your

face darkened when he saw she was

"In Ryan's car?"