Chapter 149: Tears, lies, And a Heart of Fire Novel
Chapter 149 Bridal Chamber Chapter 149 Bridal Chamber She had been so foolish . : Five years of silent devotion , convincing herself that was love . Natalie laughed at herself bitterly . Baron sensed the shift in her mood and immediately let her go . " What's wrong ? Do you feel unwell ? " " No. " 69 +10 Free Coins She shook her head , then cupped his face with both hands and asked with a smile , " You've shown me everything , put all of this in my hands . Aren't you afraid that one day I'll betray you ? Sell you out ?
If that happens , you'll be finished ." Baron rubbed his cheek into her palm , answering casually , " From the moment you agreed to marry me , this life of mine has been yours . Take it whenever you want . I'll give it willingly . " The depth in his eyes seared her . Natalie quickly turned her gaze away . " Are you stupid ? Who gives their life away like that ? " " Can't buy my willingness with all the money in the world . " His answer was flippant , almost childish . Her chest tightened with a faint ache . This man always knew how to pierce right through her defenses .
" Weren't you going to take me to the bridal chamber ? " Her words caught him off guard . " Now ? Are you sure ? " He realized maybe he didn't know Natalie as well as he thought . She seemed wilder by the day . Was this still the reserved little woman she used to be ? Her smile turned sly . " What ? Don't want to ? Then I'll just go back . " 1/4 14:26 Thu , Sep 25 69 Chapter 149 Bridal Chamber " In your dreams ! " Baron hoisted her onto his shoulder in one smooth motion and strode off . Natalie's mouth twitched . " Baron , put me down ! " +10 Free Coins What was she , a sack of potatoes ?
He was actually carrying her out like this ? Did she not need her dignity anymore ? Baron smacked her backside as he walked . " Shut up and behave . " Her face flushed red to the tips of her ears . " Baron , you're dead meat ." She ground the words out , but he only grinned . Around them , his men stared in shock until Baron was far out of sight before whispering among themselves . " Was that really Mr. Gunn ? " " I wasn't seeing things , right ? Mr. Gunn actually smiled ? " " Something's off today . Maybe we should brace for some big action tonight . " Nervous murmurs rippled through them .
Baron couldn't have cared less about the waves of shock he left behind . He carried Natalie out of the underground auction and straight into one of the farmhouse's rooms . He was like a boy too eager to wait . Kicking the door open with one foot , he tossed Natalie onto the bed , then immediately leaned down to kiss her - only to be stopped by her long , pale leg pressing firmly against his chest . That porcelain foot held him back . " Baron , did you just dare to smack me ?
" 2/4 14:26 Thu , Sep 25 Chapter 149 Bridal Chamber : Her eyes glittered dangerously , her whole body trembling with indignation . Baron only chuckled , caught her foot , and bent down to kiss the arch of it . 69 +10 Free Coins With a shock like thunder , the tingling shot through her body from her sole , leaving her melting into helpless warmth . What followed lasted two full days and nights . Natalie hardly left the bed . She nearly wanted to kick Baron out entirely . When he tried to continue again , she finally snapped . " You're not allowed to touch me for a month !
" She glared coldly , though her face was flushed , her features glowing with a beauty that made Baron ache all over again . But he could see she was truly angry now . He coughed lightly . " Don't . I just broke my fast . If you make me go a whole month without , you'll kill me . " " Then die . " Her whole body was sore , like she'd been taken apart and reassembled . Whoever said land couldn't be exhausted but oxen could - she felt like the opposite . The ox just kept getting stronger while the land was about to collapse .
Seeing the bruises darkening faintly along her skin , Baron cursed himself for being so lacking in restraint . But how could he have held back ? After all these years , finally having the woman he loved , legally his - how could he have resisted ? " I'll get you some water and oil . A soak will help . " Natalie didn't even look at him . He rubbed his nose and slipped away quietly . The sound of running water came from the bathroom . With his presence gone , Natalie finally breathed a sigh of relief . 3/4 14:26 Thu , Sep 25 ... Chapter 149 Bridal Chamber The man had far too much stamina .
: 69 +10 Free Coins She rubbed her aching neck , leaned against the headboard , and drifted into sleep without realizing . When Baron came out , that was the sight that met him . His guilt crashed over him in waves . Damn . Next time , he swore he would control himself . He lifted her carefully into his arms . She didn't stir . Together they sank into the bathtub . After twenty minutes soaking , he carried her out , dried her body tenderly , and laid her back on the bed , pulling the blanket up over her .