Chapter 327

Nathan had always found Evelyn's presence irritating before. He'd treated her as if she were invisible, even after her return from studying abroad. Their relationship remained strained, filled with unspoken tension.

Yet now, as she leaned against him with such innocent trust, an unfamiliar warmth bloomed in his chest—something he couldn't quite define.

Exhausted from her earlier excitement, Evelyn soon fell into a deep slumber. Her breathing steadied, her grip around Nathan's neck loosening slightly.

When they reached home, Nathan carried Evelyn upstairs to her bedroom. He laid her down carefully, turning to leave when her hand suddenly shot out, grabbing his collar.

Her grip was unexpectedly strong. Before he could react, she pulled him down toward her.

Nathan stumbled, bracing himself against the mattress to avoid crushing her. The movement brought their faces dangerously close—so close that his lips brushed against hers.

The moment their lips met, Nathan's pupils dilated sharply. His breath hitched as Evelyn's drowsy eyes fluttered open, her long lashes grazing his cheek like butterfly wings.

That fleeting contact sent electric currents through Nathan's body, awakening something primal and unknown within him.

Several charged seconds passed before Nathan pushed himself up slightly. His voice emerged rough and uneven. "What are you doing, Evelyn?"

Evelyn met his gaze with startling intensity, her cheeks flushed a delicate rose that enhanced her ethereal beauty.

With quiet determination, she answered, "Kissing you." Those simple yet bold words struck Nathan harder than any physical blow.

His dark eyes smoldered as his Adam's apple bobbed. "And what else do you want to do besides kiss me?" he murmured, his voice dripping with dangerous charm.

Instead of answering, Evelyn acted. She wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him down again as she pressed her lips to his with purposeful tenderness.

The kiss deepened naturally, their movements growing more urgent as if drawn together by some irresistible force. Evelyn parted her lips slightly, allowing Nathan to explore further as their tongues danced in intoxicating rhythm.

Her heart pounded wildly, each beat echoing through her entire being as she surrendered to the overwhelming sensations.

As passion flared, Evelyn's fingers fumbled with the buttons of Nathan's shirt. One popped open, then another...

When she struggled with the third button, Nathan's hand shot out to stop her.

He propped himself up, his heated gaze roaming over her face. Evelyn's lips were slightly swollen and glistening from their passionate exchange, making her utterly irresistible.

Nathan's gravelly voice broke the charged silence. "Evelyn, do you realize what you're doing right now?"

Their eyes locked, the air between them thick with unspoken desire.