After a few more moments of catching up, Stephen and I decided to take our seats. I rarely get to spend time with Mom, so I was glad he granted my request.“Are you surprised?” he whispered to me as we sat down.I turned to him with a smile. “I really am. Thank you.”We started chatting with Mads while sipping wine from our glasses. Occasionally, Liam would join in. But most of the time, Dad and Stephen were engrossed in business talk.We were laughing when my attention was drawn to the other table. Ashter had a scowl on his face, seemingly annoyed by his brother Rhyz’s teasing. Ryza and Riley were both engrossed in their phones, probably playing a mobile game. Meanwhile, Amelia was busy patting Ace’s back; he already seemed quite intoxicated. Amelia seemed to be advising him to stop, but he continued drinking anyway.My forehead furrowed as I noticed that Oliver and Shantel were no longer around. I quickly scanned the area and saw them talking to each other not too far away. It seeme
Nathalia’s POVMy head and eyes were hurting when I woke up the next day. I could hardly sleep last night because of what Stephen said. Thankfully, he left early today.Honestly, I don’t know how I would face him if the opportunity arose.I’m afraid that my own heart might betray me. Because with each passing day, I feel it slowly weakening and falling for him.That can’t be.We didn’t talk anymore until we got home last night. But he held my hand throughout the journey while his other hand was on the wheel. As much as I wanted to remove it, I couldn’t. No matter how much I denied it, I knew within myself that I found comfort in that simple gesture.It almost made me forget that the man beside me at that time was my kidnapper. How I wish that we had met in different circumstances.I yawned as I descended the stairs. Some of Stephen’s men, whom I passed by, greeted me formally.I responded with a smile and a nod. Somehow, the nervousness I used to feel whenever I saw them had disappear
It’s been over a month since I arrived at the mansion. But until now, I haven’t really explored it much.So I decided to wander around this afternoon. I don’t have much else to do anyway. My friends are busy, and so is Liam. And I’m sure my parents are at the company.Almost every hallway I pass has paintings hanging on the walls. It seems that the Andersons are fans of paintings as well.I couldn’t help but feel a sense of melancholy. It reminded me of my biological mother and how she loved to paint.This mansion has three floors, and each floor has more than three rooms. Stephen mentioned to me once that sometimes his friends stay over and use some of these rooms. Perhaps they occupy most of the rooms here.But I was brought to a halt when I reached the far end of the mansion. There was something that caught my attention.I approached it slowly, and I was right in my assumption. There was a staircase leading down to a basement.I scanned the surroundings and noticed there weren’t an
Nathalia’s POVMy eyes automatically closed the moment our lips met. He lifted me up, which made me encircle my arms around his neck and wrap my legs around his waist. His hands went down on my butt, supporting my weight.Our lips were still locked to each other the moment he started to walk. In a snap of a finger, I suddenly found myself lying on our bed.His kisses were aggressive, as if he was longing for this moment to happen. He then bit my lower lip, which made me moan. We were both catching our breath the moment he pulled away. I opened my eyes and found him already staring at me.“I love you, Nathalia.”This is the second time that he has said those words directly. Still, his voice sounds so sincere that it makes my heart flutter. Since the very first time those words slipped out of his mouth up until now, nothing has changed in the way he said them.God. I still can’t believe that this guy really loves me. I was trying really hard to stop the foreign feeling that’s starting t
My knees were shaking, and I hadn’t even recovered when he suddenly stood up and quickly removed his belt and unzipped his pants.His proud length has finally been revealed. I gasped and covered my mouth when I saw his thing.He’s huge, long, and thick. Will it fit me? Can I welcome it?He strokes his cock and winks at me. “It’s eight, baby. But don’t worry because it will fit and stretch your folds beyond their limits.”Napalunok ako. “E-Eight... What is... I mean, it’s...”Can I really welcome him in?I feel a mixture of excitement, nervousness, and fear right now. Could it be that his length was the cause of my death?Without any warning, he hovered above me like a wild animal, ready to attack his prey.“This will hurt.” He kissed my bare shoulder down to the tip of my breast before he positioned himself.A tear escaped from my eye the moment his manhood made its way inside. It hasn’t fully penetrated me yet, but I feel like something is slowly being torn apart inside of me.He is
Nathalia’s POVI woke up to the sunlight streaming onto my face. I quickly covered my eyes with my right hand before slowly sitting up.As far as I remember, I lowered the curtains last night. Perhaps it was Stephen.I almost screamed in surprise as an arm suddenly wrapped around my waist. I looked to my side, and there was Stephen, peacefully sleeping.I couldn’t help but smile. Yesterday, our bodies became one, and I officially became a woman.But my cheeks heated up as I remembered how his hand explored my body and how he moved rapidly inside me. It felt like his touch left an imprint all over me, and even now, I feel ticklish.I immediately lowered my head and tried to bury the recent memories deep in my mind before looking at my husband again. Fatigue was evident on his face, so I couldn’t resist reaching out and gently stroking his cheek.I quickly withdrew my hand as he stirred. He must have come home late again, so I didn’t want to disturb him.I carefully slid out of bed and
Nathalia’s POVAs we approached the field where the actual target shooting was taking place, I immediately spotted Stephen’s other friends, who were all practicing. Except for Oliver, who was sleeping off to the side.I wonder how he can manage to sleep with this kind of noise.We stopped in front of an empty cubicle, facing a target not too far away. Ashter, Rhyz, Ryza, Riley, and Ace were all engrossed in aiming at their respective targets, not bothering to glance our way. I almost jumped each time they fired their guns.I bit my lower lip. It seems I need to get used to shooting as well.“Will this be your first time holding a gun?” Shantel asked me.I nodded slowly.She smiled. “Don’t worry. I’ll guide you. Welcome to the team!” She extended her arms to me, and I hesitantly accepted.I winced at her words. I wanted to tell her that I didn’t want to join their team. It seems my life here might get even more complicated.Stephen let go of my hand. “You’ll be fine. Just follow Shante
Nathalia’s POVI looked out with a wide smile as I watched the road. I rolled down the window and let the strong wind blow my hair. I caught a glimpse of Cole’s car following us in the side mirror.“You look so happy,” Stephen remarked to me.I nodded. “Yes, I am.”I remained quietly gazing outside until I heard his deep sigh. I turned to him with a puzzled expression.“Problem?”He slightly loosened his necktie. “Don’t you really want me to accompany you and Cole inside? It’s better to be safe. What if my enemies already have their agents inside your school? Cole might not be able to protect you immediately if that happens.”I chuckled at what he said. The summer break is finally over, which means I’m back in student mode today.Stephen initially didn’t want to let me go to school. He thought it would be safer if I just studied at home. He said he would find a great professor to teach me. But of course, it’s a different feeling when you’re actually at the university.Luckily, I was a