"Mmph..." Natalie struggled forcefully.


    But the more she fought, the more Sebastian wanted to conquer her. She smelled so good. That unique shampoo... he had used it once, but after Natalie left, he never used it again. Sean couldn''t even find it in stores.


    He was only just realizing that his world had already merged with Natalie''s.


    It wasn''t that Natalie couldn''t live without him; it was that he, Sebastian Griffith, couldn''t live without Natalie.


    The thought made him more possessive. With a slight exertion of force, he pinned Natalie''s slender body against the wall, leaving her unable to move.


    Natalie was rarely this close to him. His masculine energy enveloped her, giving her no room to escape.


    Sebastian looked down at her flushed, angry face, and couldn''t suppress the


    upward curve of his lips. His fingers gently traced her cheek, a hint of tenderness in his touch.


    Natalie froze, her struggles ceasing as a blush spread across her cheeks.


    A charged atmosphere bloomed between them.


    The next moment, Natalie felt the world spin.


    Before she could react, Sebastian had lifted her, carried her to the bed, andid her down, pressing his body over hers.


    His breathing was heavy. He stopped kissing her, his heated gaze fixed on her.


    In his eyes, Natalie saw a brewing storm.


    Her body trembled slightly. She couldn''t break free; Sebastian was nothing like those two weaklings from before.


    Sebastian was strong and well-built. He worked out every day, and the muscles on his abdomen were tight and firm. He was as strong as an ox. The difference in their strength was immense.


    "Sebastian, you... get off."


    Sebastian heard the fear in her voice and understood why they had reached this point.


    He ced a soft kiss on her lips, then gently pulled her into his arms, letting her head rest on his shoulder. They could both clearly feel each other''s racing hearts.


    His lips whispered by her ear,


    "Natalie, if you don''t want to, I won''t


    force you. But I''ll make them pay for


    force you. But n


    everything you


    through


    need some time. After this is over, I''ll


    tell you the truth."


    All he wanted was for her to stay by his side. She was his woman, and he wanted to be able to see her whenever he pleased.


    His voice was deep and sensual, seeming to carry an unspoken emotion. The sexy,


    low whisper was like a spell, each word making Natalie''s heart beat faster.


    But a sliver of rity returned to her muddled mind. "What truth?"


    ??? ???


    She knew there was a lot about Sebastian she didn''t know, but she didn''t want to know it. Sebastian was growing more and more powerful, and she was no match him. She had always been realistic about her own limitations.


    She knew he had a powerful, ndestine organization. In her past life, when he had imprisoned her, she had heard him mention it.


    At the time, she had wondered why he would tell her that.


    Sebastian looked at her curious, beautiful eyes. She was stunning, and the way her eyes widened made her look adorable, stirring something deep within him.


    He reached out and sped her hand tightly.


    The moment their fingers intertwined, a jolt of electricity shot through both of them.


    Natalie''s cheeks were already crimson. Aplex mix of emotions flickered in her eyes. How pathetically in love was she that a simple touch from Sebastian could still affect her like this?


    Sebastian loved her scent; it made him obsessed with her.


    "Natalie, just give me some time. You lived with me for two years; you know how despicable the people in the Griffith family are. I''ll let you know the truth but not now. Knowing it now wouldn''t do you any good."


    His gaze was deep, like an endless abyss.


    Natalie was well aware of the dangers surrounding him, which was why she had


    been smart enough not to expose their rtionship to the public.