Chapter 59

"Nathan , things aren't always as what they seem. My marriage was a nightmare from the start. I despised Jason, but I had to obey him or else my father would have come after you," she says, her lips trembling slightly. I'm drawn to her, closing the gap without hesitation.

"I wish I could give you all the details, but it's not that simple. Please, trust me."

She bites her lip, fear and uncertainty flickering in her eyes. The tension between us grows as I search for answers, but fear is all I see. Her marriage is over, her father is dead, so what has her so scared? Taking a deep breath, I imagine the horrors she must have faced.

"Fine, but please, when you are ready, I want to know everything," I relent, my voice softer now. I'm relieved when she nods.

"I want you so much, Nathan . You're the only man who affects me this way."

"I want you, too, Natalia . In fact, I've failed every time I tried to resist. I can't deny what's between us, Natalia . It becomes harder to fight it each time."