Chapter 364

I remembered something Jared once told me: the one who’s loved is actually the most powerless. When the person they care about turns away, they’re left stranded, trapped by their own feelings, lost and confused–like a temple left behind after all the worshippers have gone.

And now I couldn’t help but wonder–would I end up like Jared someday? If Nathan ever stopped reaching out for my love, would I feel that same hollow emptiness inside?

While I was spacing out, Nathan slipped in close, cupped my chin, and kissed me tenderly.

The hot steam behind me made me uneasy, so I pressed closer to Nathan, almost hiding against him.

With a low, teasing laugh, he scooped me up and carried me out of the kitchen, setting me down on the wine rack nearby.

Suddenly, I was half a head taller than him, caught off guard and a little startled.

Nathan tilted his head back, his gaze soft yet smoldering. He reached up, looping his arms around my neck and pulling me down, refusing to let me go as we tangled together.

‘Innocent, huh? Who ever said that about him?‘ I thought.

‘He’s got way more moves than Jared ever did.‘

‘Seriously, he’s going to drive me insane.‘

was weaving a web of temptation and affection–an elaborate game meant to

for a while, but Nathan was like a starving wolf

of cat and mouse all over the house, and just thinking about it

as he murmured reassurances. Before I could get truly annoyed, he hurriedly fished out the gift he’d been meaning to give me, hoping

to race as I stared at the

Is he really…?‘

sure enough, inside was

hand,” Nathan said, gently taking it

help but feel relieved–at least it

stared at him in surprise. “How did you even know

fell asleep that night, I used a piece

knew he could be so sneaky? But honestly, it’s kind of adorable that he’d go to

for me.‘

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Chapter 364

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