The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1733:

Nate pulled her tightly against him, needing to feel her close. His breath came a little rougher than usual as he asked through gritted teeth, “You came here alone?”

Corrine’s stomach flipped with nervousness, but her lips curled into a teasing smile. “Guess I can’t stop thinking about my fiancé.” Ignoring the frustration in his eyes, she rested her head against his chest.

She inhaled deeply, comforted by his familiar scent.

But Nate noticed something else—a faint trace of blood clinging to her, subtle but unmistakable.

His eyes flicked down to the dagger at her waist. With a sharp motion, he snatched it away and tossed it aside before wrapping an arm firmly around her waist. “Did it ever cross your mind that you might not make it back?”

The truth was, Corrine hadn’t considered the risk. All she wanted was to reach him, no matter the cost.

tone laced with defiance. “You think those few guys

her, his heart pounding. Then, he cupped the back of her head and kissed

moment Saul emerged

completely stunned by the scene unfolding

she wrapped her arms around Nate’s neck, surrendering to the

breathless, they finally drew apart. Nate traced the corner of her eye with his calloused fingers. “Stay close to me from

the gravity in Nate’s eyes silenced her protest,

𝙇ⲁ𝓉𝖊𝓼𝓉 с𝖍ⲁρ𝓉𝗲𝓇𝓈 𝖌𝖆𝗅𝗇𝗈𝖛𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒ⅽ𝗼𝗺

plucked leaves and grass blades from her tangled hair, he

again, reluctance still evident

helicopter blades grew louder overhead. Exchanging swift glances with Saul and Presley, Nate guided Corrine decisively into

enveloped them, creating a perfect hiding spot