NovelBookChapter 604: When they returned to Celtis Estate, Corrine headed straight to the bathroom. By the tshe emerged, wrapped in a loose bathrobe, she spotted Nate on the balcony, his phone pressed to his ear.
He stood with his back to the room, one hand resting lightly on the railing. Even in a simple stance, there was an air of effortless elegance about him-aloof, untouchable.
As if sensing her presence, Nate turned, meeting her gaze. For a brief moment, the cold detachment in his eyes softened into something unexpected. Something dangerously tender.
Corrine lifted a towel, gently drying her damp hair.
The movement caused the neckline of her robe to shift ever so slightly, revealing the soft curve of her collarbone, the skin of her chest barely concealed beneath the fabric.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNate's gaze darkened, deepening with an unreadable intensity. Without hesitation, he closed the distance between them.
As he neared, the scent of her-delicate, like roses kissed by midnight dew-filled his senses. It was fresh yet elusive, a contradiction that intrigued him.
Leaning down, he buried his face in the crook of her neck, inhaling deeply. His broad hand slid around her waist, fingers pressing lightly through the thin fabric. He placed a brief yet deliberate kiss on her lips-unhurried, claiming.
The conversation on the other end of the call continued, but Nate's voice remained impassive as he finally responded, "Got it, Grandma." Corrine blinked.
"Your grandma?" she asked, surprised.
"She is still awake this late?" Nate gave a faint nod.
"Andromache had dinner with her tonight." Corrine hummed in understanding and walked over to the vanity, reaching for her skincare products.
Through the mirror, she caught a glimpse of Nate picking up the shirt she had bought.
"Want to try it on?" she asked casually.
Nate lifted his gaze, meeting hers through the reflection. Then, without a word, he began unbuttoning his shirt, one button at a time. Corrine's fingers paused over her skincare bottle.
"Do you... need sprivacy?" she asked, heat creeping into her cheeks.
She tried to look away, but her eyes had a mind of their own, drawn back to him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOne button. Then another.
With each slow, practiced movement, more of his toned skin was revealed. Smooth, defined muscles stretched beneath the fabric, the sharp lines of his abdomen coming into view. She swallowed, her breath hitching slightly. It was not until the toner in her hand overflowed, spilling between her fingers, that she snapped back to reality.
Flustered, she hastily set the bottle in down and distractedly began dabbing the product onto her face, ber heart Kerheart hammering in her chest. In that moment, she finally understood how beauty had the power to drive kings to ruin. Corrine lifted her gaze once more, only to freeze as a shadow loomed behind her-Nate, standing there without a whisper of sound to announce his arrival.
A knowing smile played on his lips, but his eyes were something else entirely dark, intense, like an abyss that could swallow her whole if she wasn't careful.
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