The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 420:

“But you see, enchantresses thrive on the energy of men—”

Before she could finish her sentence, Nate’s hand shot out, flipping her over with surprising speed, pinning her beneath him.

Corrine’s breath caught in her throat, a startled gasp escaping her lips as her wide eyes locked onto his. The room was bathed in the soft hues of dusk, the curtains drawn tight, leaving only the faintest light that accentuated the heat between them.

Nate’s gaze flickered with intensity, the spark in his eyes mirroring the fire building within him.

Corrine didn’t respond, her gaze flicking downward before she quickly looked away, gripping the sheets beneath her in an attempt to steady herself.

“Do you like what you’re seeing?” Nate asked, amusement twinkling in his eyes as he noticed the flush spreading across her cheeks.

“Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Corrine fought to suppress the flutter in her chest, clearing her throat to regain her composure.

know what

lightly tracing the contours of her hand, rubbing her palm with a

than satisfied

couldn’t help but slip back to their last encounter in the car, her body heating with the

Corrine’s anger flared instantly.

you

dissolved as Nate cupped her chin and captured her lips in another kiss, one that surpassed their earlier embrace with its passionate intensity. He explored her with unwavering determination, stealing every breath

locked in their fervent embrace,

ache spread through Corrine’s hand, and she could no longer ignore

???? ?? ????

that enough?” she demanded,

the curve of her neck, his ragged breathing warm against her ear as his fingers pressed into the

little

Corrine’s eyes as she

let

day filled her with dread. Just as despair threatened to overwhelm