Chapter 33

Natasha

My head is spinning. Part of me feels sad for Hayden, but the more logical part of my brain is terrified of his merman form. "I will not stick around for when you turn into a giant sea monster, Hayden. No offense, but I don't trust you—not after you forced me to indulge in sexual activities with you!"

"Forced you?" Hayden tilts his head, grinning faintly. "I removed your fear, but whatever was left was all you."

"It was disgusting."

"Yet you came multiple times."

I blush. "And? If people knew—"

"Do you usually share information about what you do in bed with your friends and family, Natasha?"

My insides are boiling. I hate that Hayden is right, and his amused lips and stupid pretty-boy face make it hard to leave him on the beach. His arms are parked underneath his mighty chest, and I sigh in defeat.

"You can turn into your leviathan form, but you won't be moving an inch, and neither will you talk. I need peace to