The Lockwood Estate
As soon as Natalie arrived, the butler approached her with a grave expression. "Ms. Verdan, the young master asked you to go to the study when you returned."
Natalie sensed from the butler's face that something was wrong.
"What happened?"
The butler leaned in closer to Natalie and whispered, "I don't know what's wrong with Mr. Lockwood, but he returned with a look of pure thunder on his face. It's as if something happened that made him extremely angry."
The way the butler looked at her sent a chill down Natalie's spine.
For some reason, the hickey on her neck began to throb with a dull heat.
"Is Hanley at the estate?"
The butler said, "Yes, young Hanley came back with the young master. Don't worry, he is not injured and is doing fine. He was just a bit hungry, so the young master had the kitchen prepare some food for him. He's in the dining room eating now."
Natalie was relieved to hear that. She had originally planned to see Hanley first, but decided to let him eat in peace.
"Thank you. I'll go see Terence now."
As Natalie walked away, the butler watched her go, a gossipy look on his face.
Natalie pushed open the study door. Terence was sitting at the grand rosewood desk. He merely glanced up, and an overwhelming, suffocating tension filled the room.
The man was clearly not happy.
Natalie walked over. "I heard you were looking for me."
"Come here."
Not knowing what Terence wanted, Natalie approached. He suddenly yanked her into his lap and, without a word, crushed his lips against hers.
Terence kissed her with a bruising, all-consuming intensity, stealing the very breath from her lungs. What was wrong with him?
Sensing Natalie's lack of response, Terence stopped.
His voice was deep and magnetic.
"Do I really do nothing for you?"

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