Chapter 123: Tears, lies, And a Heart of Fire Novel
Chapter 123 The Unwanted Interruption Chapter 123 The Unwanted Interruption +10 Free Coins Even with Baron's presence shielding her , Natalie never believed Witch Doctor would simply let her off . Add to that all the resources Baron had poured into her already - her debt to him was a mountain on her chest . For the first time , Natalie saw clearly : she needed money of her own . Baron caught the flicker in her eyes . He knew exactly what she was thinking . " Natalie , try using your right hand . It's been over a month . It's not fully healed , but you should be able to test it .
" Her heart leapt . Of course . Witch Doctor had repaired her hand . " Do you have a brush ? " " No , but I'll get you one . " Baron's tone was matter - of - fact , as if buying the entire art supply store would be nothing . Natalie caught the depth in his eyes and turned away , unable to meet it . " Baron , consider it a loan . When I have money , I'll repay you . " She expected him to be displeased . Instead , he nodded . " All right . But to be able to say I lent money to Sunny , the elusive designer - that makes me one of a kind ." His words made her pause .
He'd guessed exactly what she intended . " You're not against it ? " " Why should I be ? " His palm brushed her hair in a gesture so gentle it almost broke her . " No one knows what Sunny looks like . Except Jensen . But everyone knows her style . You've healed this long - do you mean to hide forever , let Jensen and Sharon have the last laugh ? " Her eyes hardened . " No. I'll make them pay for every patch of skin I lost . " " Good ." Baron's voice deepened . " But - Jensen's been playing the grieving widower at Grand Pavilion . Pretending to pine for you . You loved him once .
Would you forgive him ? After all , it wasn't him who set you alight ." The sour note in his words was unmistakable , though he tried to bury it . Natalie shot him a sidelong glance that nearly unraveled his self - control . " I regret it , " he murmured suddenly . 1/3 18:31 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 123 The Unwanted Interruption She blinked , " What ? " ( 61 ) +10 Free Coins Baron crouched , his gaze drinking in her reborn face . His voice dropped low , hoarse with want . " I regret letting Witch Doctor make you this stunning . One look from you and I want to drag you into bed and- " " Baron !
" She jabbed his forehead before he could finish . Caught off guard , he toppled backward onto the floor . Both froze for a beat before Natalie burst into helpless laughter . Baron sprang back up , feigning a scowl . " Natalie , are you rebelling against me now ? " She squealed and tried to dart away , but he caught her , pinning her to the bed . His long pale fingers dove for her sides . " Mr. Gunn , thrown to the floor by a woman ? " " Don't ! Hahaha - stop! " Her laughter spilled bright and free , tears glimmering at the corners of her eyes .
Color returned to her cheeks , blooming vivid against her fragile face . Baron's throat bobbed , heat flashing in his eyes . He caught her wrists , pressing them above her head , his nose brushing hers , breath coming hard . Natalie's pulse raced . She knew what this meant . Part of her recoiled , but another part ... burned . Her lips parted unconsciously . Baron didn't wait . He kissed her , hard , stealing her breath and sweetness , stoking the fire already crackling between them . Her arms looped his neck , his hands clamped tight around her waist . The room thickened with heat .
Then- Knock , knock . " Daddy , there's a handsome man looking for you ! " Susie's milky voice sang through the door . Baron and Natalie jerked apart like guilty teenagers . Natalie dove under the blanket , her face red to her ears . " Go . See who it is ! " 2/3 18:31 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 123 The Unwanted Interruption 61 +10 Free Coins Baron sat frozen , jaw clenched , his whole body wound tight . At that moment , he bitterly regretted ever bringing his children back from the island .