Chapter 415

Natalia shut her eyes close as soon as Adrian's lips touched hers. It was blissful to feel his lips on hers again.

She felt like it was what she had been missing—him, his kisses, and his touches.

Adrian moved his hands and wrapped them around her waist, pressing his body against her. He deepened the kiss, expressing how much he missed her.

She put both of her hands around his neck and tried to pull him closer.

He groaned during the kiss.

Opening her eyes, Natalia broke the kiss right away. Her worried eyes slid to him.

"What happened?" she asked.

He shut his eyes as if he were in pain, taking deep breaths.

She reached up to touch the bandage on his forehead.

"Did I hurt your head?"

He opened his eyes and gazed at her. He shook his head slowly.

"No."

"Adrian, you–"

He pressed his thumb against her lips. "Ssshh."

She blinked her eyes and stared at him.

His deep eyes studied her, as if they were scanning every detail of her face. His gaze shifted to her neck, where they drew attention to