The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 550:

Nate’s arm was securely wrapped around Corrine’s waist, his grip firm yet possessive. The cool, woody scent of his cologne enveloped her, teasing her senses as she inhaled deeply. Her heartbeat quickened, a traitorous response to their closeness.

Every contour of Nate’s toned muscles pressed against her, his body sinking into her skin. The awareness of his proximity made her involuntarily tense.

A low chuckle escaped Nate, his voice laced with amusement.

“You were bold enough to tease me last night. What happened? Lost your nerve now?”

Anyone with a shred of common sense knew there were limits, especially at certain times. She was still on her period.

At the thought of it, Corrine tilted her chin slightly, a natural allure in the arch of her delicate brows. Her soft lips brushed against his chin as she murmured, voice tinged with mischief, “I am just worried you will not be able to sleep tonight… burning with desire.”

Her slender fingers trailed down his chest, deftly undoing the buttons of his shirt, slipping beneath the fabric. His skin was searing.

“You are so warm…”

her wandering hand,

are using your situation to tease me, aren’t you?” His voice, husky and unsteady, brought a charming smile

warm against his skin, every syllable

fiction on

to be reminded of your

hair, tugging her closer before

his embrace, leaving no space between them.

A flicker of regret

fingers brushed along

She didn’t know how long they stayed that way before he finally buried his face in the crook of her neck, inhaling deeply. When he spoke, his voice was deliberately low,

me because you think you’re safe. Next

arm draped over her waist. His palm settled on her abdomen, the warmth seeping through the fabric of her nightgown as he massaged the spot in slow, soothing