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.

lifted a brow, her tone laced with defiance.

stared at her, his heart pounding. Then, he cupped

the moment Saul emerged

stunned by the scene unfolding in front

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

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

assert her independence, the gravity in Nate’s eyes silenced

𝙇ⲁ𝓉𝖊𝓼𝓉 с𝖍ⲁρ𝓉𝗲𝓇𝓈 𝖌𝖆𝗅𝗇𝗈𝖛𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒ⅽ𝗼𝗺

her tangled hair, he murmured, “I know you’re capable, but this situation is

again, reluctance still

glances with Saul and Presley, Nate guided Corrine

enveloped