Novel-novel oleh Rachi

The rest of the event went well, and soon, they were stepping out into the cool night breeze.“Shall we get you home?” Nathaniel asked as they walked through the company exit, their fingers intertwining.Avery nodded, her heart still racing from the night’s adrenaline. Her eyes darted around, scanning for any curious glances from people leaving the company, and she reluctantly slid her fingers from his palm.“Keep your hand where I can feel it, Avery… I like knowing you’re mine.” Nathaniel reached for her hand again, holding it in a possessive yet gentle grip."We might get into trouble sooner than we expected." She murmured, looking up at him.Nathaniel smirked, the corner of his mouth quirking with amusement as he let his gaze linger on her. “Trouble doesn’t scare me,” he said lowly, his thumb brushing over the back of her hand in a slow, teasing rhythm.Avery felt heat crawl up her neck, the combination of his proximity and that smoldering look, making it impossible for her to thin

As Avery followed Nathaniel behind, her eyes caught sight of something near the ceiling while she tried shutting the door behind them.She paused, tilting her head slightly. A faint red dot blinked in the dim light. It was small, almost insignificant, but it made her stomach twist.Avery shook her head, trying to convince herself it was nothing more than her imagination. Am I imagining things? She thought, forcing herself to focus on Nathaniel. To focus on the warmth of his hand and the steady heat of his body close to hers. It was enough to drown out every other thought.Nathaniel looked back at her, eyes glinting with keen curiosity, scanning her as though he could read every flicker of thought across her face. " Is everything alright?"Aver swallowed, forcing herself to give a slight nod. "Yes… I'm fine."Nathaniel studied her for a moment, then gave a small nod."Good." He said, squeezing her hand gently in his palm.Avery followed him, heels clicking softly against the floor as

Avery had barely stepped through his office door when Nathaniel grabbed her, wrapped one arm around her waist, and used his other hand to tip her head up so that her mouth was at the perfect angle to receive his kiss.He had finally had her alone, and he could finally loosen all the restraints he had been holding onto. From the moment he had woken up to her absence after their one-night stand in Santorini, he had wanted this again, needed her like this.He wasn’t holding back now, and his possessive kiss would tell her that he was a frustrated man who had envisioned having a taste of her lips every single day.Nathaniel kicked the door shut with his foot, turned her, and walked her backwards so that her back was against the door, his chest flat against hers.He placed his hands on either side of her head and gentled his kiss, dialling down hot and wild to slow and sexy.Avery whimpered in his mouth as his tongue roamed her inner cheek down to her throat. Damn, she was slowly losing it

As they drove into the company's compound, Avery spotted Nathaniel near the entrance, and her breath cut in her throat.He stood beneath the glow of the entrance lights, hands clasped loosely behind his back, posture calm—almost too calm. Like he’d been waiting for a while. Like he didn’t mind waiting at all.Avery’s pulse quickened as the car slowed to a smooth stop, and for a second, she couldn’t move.Her fingers curled slightly against the seat.From this distance, Nathaniel looked composed and unreadable. Not nervous, not uncertain. Just calm.Was he scanning the car for her? Did he know she was already staring?Her heart thudded harder when his head tilted slightly, as if sensing the vehicle had fully parked. The entrance lights caught the sharp lines of his profile, and something in her chest tightened."Okay, breathe. Avery, breathe." Avery murmured under her breath, trying to calm herself.Nathaniel was dressed exactly the way she’d expected, like he had walked straight out o

This time, Avery stepped towards the door, exhaling before twisting the doorknob.Her hand trembled slightly as she opened the door. A man in a neat jacket and dark trousers stood there, holding a small card and looking professional.“Miss Cole?” he asked. “Mr. Hale asked me to escort you. I’ll be waiting outside. Take your time getting ready. I’ll be here when you’re ready to leave.”Avery blinked, swallowing nervously. “Oh… alright. Thank you.”He nodded once, calm and unobtrusive, then stepped back. Avery closed the door slowly, her pulse quickening.Olivia peeked from behind the bed, eyes wide with excitement. “Well, looks like someone’s officially coming to fetch you. And no, it’s not Nathaniel himself—yet.”Avery exhaled, pressing a hand to her chest. “Even just knowing someone’s waiting… makes my stomach flip.”"Alrightt. Enough of the panic. Let's apply your makeup and get you ready."Olivia bounced over, plopping onto the edge of the bed with a small bag of cosmetics in hand.

By late afternoon, Avery had finally managed to shower and prepare for the evening, the black dress Olivia had insisted on folded neatly over her chair.She studied herself in the mirror, imagining how the fabric would hug her figure and fall elegantly without seeming forced.She let out a deep breath, trying to calm herself. She hadn’t expected the anticipation to feel like this. Her stomach fluttered every time she thought about seeing Nathaniel in the hall.Olivia walked into the room, flopping onto the bed and pulling Avery out of her thoughts. “Relax, drama queen,” she said, grinning. “You’re overthinking this already. Dinner hasn’t even started, and you’re practically shaking.”“I’m not shaking,” Avery muttered, sliding next to her. “It's just… This is just different.”“Uh-huh,” Olivia said, raising a perfectly arched eyebrow. “Sure. Your heart racing, palms sweaty, mind a little… chaotic… sounds like classic tension to me.”She groaned, burying her face in her hands. “Liv, pl