Echoes of a Forsaken Heart novel Chapter 254

Natalia froze in her tracks.

It was already past midnight.

Their flight was at 3 PM, which meant they had to head to the airport by 2 PM at the latest.

Hamilton looked down at her with pleading eyes. "Can I crash here for the night?" he asked.

Natalia gave him a long look before relenting, "You can sleep on the couch."

Hamilton quickly agreed.

"Should I help you with a bath?" he offered cheekily.

"No need!"

Hamilton chuckled but didn't push his luck further, knowing well they were short on time.

Even the time for a proper warm-up was a luxury they didn't have tonight.

After Natalia had taken her shower, she found Hamilton on the phone. He quickly wrapped up the call as she emerged.

She glanced at him and moved towards the bed.

Hamilton then took his turn in the bathroom, coming out wrapped in a towel.

Natalia was taken aback. There were robes in the bathroom, yet there he was in just a towel.

Just as she was about to comment, her eyes landed on the scar across his abdomen. It wasn’t long but was strikingly visible and somewhat menacing.

The words she had intended to speak suddenly stuck in her throat.

Hamilton seized the moment to pull her close.

"The couch isn't comfortable. I promise to behave. Okay?" he coaxed.

Natalia glared at him, "Don't push your luck."

But Hamilton was already pulling her down beside him.

"I won't do anything, Natalia. I just want to be with you for a bit," he whispered.

Natalia stayed silent for a moment but eventually didn't argue further.

In the quiet room, all she could hear was the sound of Hamilton's breathing behind her, making her heart unexpectedly noisy.

She was still mad at him.

But she knew the effort and the weariness behind his actions today.

She sighed softly, "Let's just rest."

Hamilton chuckled lightly, then suddenly planted a kiss on the nape of her neck.

His hand then slipped inside her pajama top, gently grasping her.

Natalia stiffened instantly.

"Hamilton!" she warned.

Hamilton merely responded but didn't heed her warning tone, biting gently at her neck while his fingers played provocatively.

His leg nudged between hers, his other hand sliding in as well.

"Hamilton!" Natalia’s voice trembled, overwhelmed by his actions.

Hamilton just laughed softly in her ear.

"Thinking about it? Natalia."

Natalia kicked him in protest.

But Hamilton's kisses continued.

"We don’t have enough time today to make it perfect for you, but next time, let it be for me, okay?"

Natalia gripped his arm tightly, her nails almost digging into his skin.

She didn't respond, but neither did she refuse him.

After reaching a climax, she was utterly exhausted.

Hamilton then carried her for another quick shower.

No sooner had they settled back into bed than his phone rang.

Natalia shifted slightly, and Hamilton pressed a kiss on her lips again, his hands pinning hers above her head, his kiss almost like a conquest.

But soon, he let her go.

"Remember to miss me," he said, his gaze intense and dangerous as he looked down at her.

Natalia met his gaze and after a long moment, said, "Drive safely."

"Mhm," Hamilton responded with another kiss before getting dressed.

Only a bedside lamp was on.

Natalia watched him get dressed slowly, methodically buttoning up his shirt.

Suddenly, she couldn't hold back.

"Hamilton, text me when you get there," she said.