Chapter 303 An Unexpected Kiss
Corrine made her way back to the guest room, gently setting down a glass of water on the nightstand
Her gaze lingered on Nate, who was deeply asleep.
In his sleep, Nate’s usually sharp and cold demeanor softened, revealing a more serene expression.
The gentle lighting highlighted his sharp features, making his eyes and brows look almost like a work of art.
She marveled silently. Was it even possible for someone to be so flawless?
His skin was without blemish, and he looked stunning from every conceivable angle.
The most wonderful part? He belonged to her.
A smile crept across her face at the thought.
She bent closer to him, captivated, studying every detail of his face.
A playful idea struck her, and she gently kissed his lips, a fleeting touch before she started to pull back.
However, as she began to rise, Nate, who had appeared to be deep in sleep, suddenly wrapped his arm around her, pulling her close and intensifying their kiss.
Surprise widened Corrine’s eyes.
“You think you can just kiss me and walk away?” Nate whispered, his voice low against her lips, his eyes sparkling with a playful challenge.
Blushing, Corrine averted her eyes. “When did you wake up?”
“When you left to take the call,” Nate replied.
A slight annoyance flickered in Corrine’s eyes. “You’ve been pretending to sleep all along?”
Nate’s eyebrow arched, his attention turning to her lips. “I had planned to rest for a while longer, but then I received an unexpected kiss.”
Corrine was at a loss for words.
So, he had been playing the waiting game the whole time?
She cast him a look that mixed playful reproach with fondness, and then rose from the bed to leave.
Nate refused to let her go. With a quick motion, he seized her wrist, drew her close, and reversed their roles, now pinning her underneath him.
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“What are you doing?” Corrine’s voice held a note of caution as her eyes narrowed.
He looked down at her defensively crossed arms, his grin growing. “Didn’t you kiss me first?”
“And what if I did?” she retorted.
“I owe you one in return. You can’t just escape like that.”
Corrine’s eyes widened, taken aback.
Suddenly, Nate towered over her, his shadow falling across her as he kissed her, his cool scent surrounding her.
Nate savored the mix of astonishment and annoyance in her eyes, his amusement growing.
His kiss was forceful and insistent, overwhelming her senses.
Nate’s arm was firm beside her head, and he held her chin tightly, ensuring she couldn’t turn away.
The tension in the room escalated, the air thickening as their proximity bred a more profound intimacy.
Slowly, her logical thinking began to fade.
His kiss, a blend of gentleness and fierce longing, seemed to claim her entirely.
His hand wandered to her waist, skimming the hem of her shirt, his fingers igniting a trail of tension along her
skin.
Corrine momentarily feared he might go too far, her gaze sharpening with vigilance.
However, Nate maintained his boundaries, just holding her closely with his hand resting gently on her waist.
Even so, Corrine’s body remained tense.
After what felt like an eternity, Nate eased back, his lips parting from hers but his gaze still laden with longing. He nestled his face into her neck, inhaling deeply.
The subtle fragrance of her skin teased his senses, unleashing thoughts more wild and unruly.
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