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.

laced with defiance. “You think those few guys can pose

pounding. Then, he cupped

Saul

froze, completely stunned by the scene

at the unexpected kiss quickly melted as she wrapped her arms around Nate’s neck,

apart. Nate traced the corner of her eye with his

wanted to assert her independence, the gravity in Nate’s

𝙇ⲁ𝓉𝖊𝓼𝓉 с𝖍ⲁρ𝓉𝗲𝓇𝓈 𝖌𝖆𝗅𝗇𝗈𝖛𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒ⅽ𝗼𝗺

her thoughts effortlessly. As he gently plucked leaves and grass blades from her tangled hair,

still

louder overhead. Exchanging swift glances with Saul and Presley, Nate guided

the thick foliage enveloped them, creating a perfect