Chapter 20 Natalie was momentarily stunned by Jonas’s sudden shift in demeanor. His piercing gaze and abrupt change in tone left her no choice but to steady herself. Forcing her voice to remain calm, she replied earnestly. “My mother’s name was Cara Harrison. She passed away during childbirth. Since my grandmother was from Nocriudor, she … Read more
Chapter 19 The man’s voice wasn’t load, but in the eerie silence, his words sliced through the stillness. Even Natalie, caught in her own haze of confusion. heard him clearly. Her head shot up, her wide, disbelieving eyes betraying her shock. What on earth is going on!” Myla, her expression as stoic as ever, rubbed … Read more
Chapter 18 Natalie barely registered the size or height of her attacker before a brute force yanked her halfway out of the car window. As her legs scraped against the edge of the frame, she snapped to her senses, desperately hooking her foot around the door in a futile attempt to anchor herself. Just as … Read more
Chapter 17 Natalie shook her head firmly. We trust Mastrarian soldiers–not them! As the car rolled to a stop, Natalie leaned forward, her vore urgent but hushed. Tve seen this before. When we passed another temporary checkpoint, the bandits who kidnapped me paid off the soldiers. They just let them go.” The vehicle came to … Read more
Chapter 16 heavy undertone of displeasure. Behind Natalie, Jonas’s deep voire carried a heavy i Before she could even react, his knee shifted with deliberate force, and her world spum Gravity pulled her downward, leaving her scrambling for something to grab onto. That it was too late. “Ow” With a soft chaud, she fell off … Read more
Chapter 15 Natalie frome, her body stiffening as Jonas’s words crashed over her like an icy wave. The sheer shock made her instinctively jerk back, her upper body arching ever so slightly–only to collide with the unyielding wall of his chest. Her breath hitched, a startled gasp lodged in her throat as she immediately recoiled, … Read more
Chapter 14 Chapter 14 Natalie had always been a decent sleeper, and she was genuinely worried she might pass out until morning car to rest. but the doors were locked. With Myla nowhere in sight, she didn’t dare wake Jona Initially, she’d thought of heading back to the car to for the keys Jonas to … Read more
Chapter 13 Myla’s eyes were fixed on Jonas, her expression as stoc as ever, but inside, her thoughts were in chaos. The boss is eating raisin bread Seriously?” Before she could fully process the surreal image, Natalie’s swees, lilting voice suddenly broke the silence, catching her off guard. Myla froze for a moment until Jonas … Read more
Chapter 12 Jonas glanced sideways at Natalie, who was crouched next to him with her wide eyes fixed nervously on the outside. She looked like a spooked linle puppy, ears perked, her entire body wound tight with tension. He shifted his position, sitting up straighter, his legs planted firmly on the ground. Leaning forward, elbows … Read more
Chapter 11 The approaching footsteps were steady and deliberate, and Jonas could tell right away–these men were trained Jonas didn’t bother to move, his relaxed posture unchanged. Instead, he cast Myla a sharp glance, a silent order conveyed with nothing more ti flicker of his piercing eyes. Without hesitation, Myla tossed aside the smoldering firewood … Read more