Chapter 328

"I know," Evelyn whispered, her voice barely above a breath.

A dangerous glint flashed in Nathan's eyes, primal and untamed. "No going back now," he growled.

Before she could respond, he claimed her lips again in a searing kiss that stole her breath.

His hands moved with practiced ease, slipping beneath the delicate fabric of her dress.

Evelyn's trembling fingers struggled with Nathan's shirt buttons. Impatient, she tore the fabric apart.

Pearl buttons scattered across the hardwood floor like fallen stars.

Within moments, all barriers between them disappeared, leaving only heated skin and the thunderous beating of their hearts.

This wasn't Nathan's first time seeing Evelyn unclothed. Yet tonight felt entirely different.

Compared to that stolen glance in the bathroom weeks ago, now he could drink in every inch of her.

Moonlight cascaded over her curves, highlighting every exquisite dip and swell.

Nathan's breath caught as his gaze traveled downward. Heat flooded his veins, his mouth suddenly dry.

Resistance was impossible now.

His fingertips brushed her collarbone, marveling at the satin texture of her skin.

Evelyn's cheeks burned crimson.

She turned her face away, suddenly shy.

"Look at me," Nathan commanded, voice rough with desire.

Slowly, Evelyn obeyed, meeting his smoldering gaze through her lashes.

Nathan trailed kisses down her throat, each touch igniting fire across her skin until he reached the peak of her breast.

A soft whimper escaped Evelyn's lips.

She bit down on her lower lip, shocked at the sound she'd made.

Her fingers tangled in Nathan's hair, pulling him closer as her eyes fluttered shut. Everything was perfect until...

"Ah! Nathan, wait—"

Evelyn gasped sharply as pain shot through her.

Her nails scored down his back, leaving angry red marks.

Nathan stilled immediately, concern darkening his features when he saw her pale face. "I'll go slower," he murmured.

He adjusted his movements, but the discomfort lingered.

Gradually, the pain melted into something else entirely—something that made Evelyn arch against him.

Their first union ended too soon, but Nathan recovered quickly.

This time, he moved with newfound confidence.