Forbidden Heat novel Chapter 102

The warm water of the shower felt very calming on my skin and worn-out body. I washed my hair and body, and I was feeling much better by the second. I just wanted to stand here for a while longer to feel the light pressure of the water drops against my naked skin. The sound of the running water can calm my nerves effectively.

Suddenly, the bathroom door opened. I’m very sure that I locked it when I came in. Well, I guess there isn’t a door in this house that the master of the house couldn’t unlock. Why should I be surprised? The concept of ‘private space for Natalia’ clearly did not exist in Edward’s book.

“Natalia…” Edward called my name cheerfully as he popped his head in from the doorway. Edward appeared completely naked except for a white towel wrapped around his waist.

“Why are you here?!” I screamed a little too loudly than I intended. I didn’t think my voice would echo so loudly in the bathroom. I quickly shielded my breast with my hands as I turned my body towards the wall.

“You don’t need to act like I’ve never seen you stark naked before…” Edward said amusingly.

“Why are you here?” I asked again. Actually, I wanted to shout at him to ‘get out!’

“Since you were the one who undressed me, I thought you should take responsibility by dressing me,” Edward stated with a sly grin.

“The game was your idea. Why do I need to take responsibility?” I shot back.

“You’re right, the game was my idea. The game was a treasure hunt, the treasure was in my pant’s pocket which means that you didn’t need to strip me completely naked. You see, doesn’t change the fact that you chose to stripped me,” Edward continued with his non-sense as he pouted like a spoiled kid.

“Ok. Just get out for now,” I said as I gave up.

“No. I’ll stay in here until you’re done,” Edward replied as he leaned on the wall, his eyes never leaving me.

“Ok…then I’m done. Let’s get out…” I replied as I rolled my eyes at him. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve rolled my eyes today. I kissed my dream of standing under the shower to unwind with a firm goodbye as I wrapped myself in a white towel and got out of the shower.

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Edward took my hand as soon as we exited the bathroom and led me to an adjoining walk-in closet. Perhaps, it would be better described as a dressing room more than just a mere walk-in closet. The room looked like a small size upscale boutique with women’s clothing, bags, shoes and accessories on one side and the other side for men. So many things here for a house that he rarely comes to, I thought, as I reached out my hand to touch the dresses hung up on the rack.

I felt Edward’s warmth behind me as he came to stand very close to me.

“Was I too rough on you just now?” Edward asked without any remorse in this voice. I felt his hand lightly on the side of my neck before his warm lips nibbled the back of my neck.

“Stop teasing me!” I snapped back as I jerked my neck away from him. I crossed my arms over my chest protectively.

“I’ll stop when your reactions are no longer cute,” Edward replied as he laughed.

I glared back at him.

“Choose something to wear. I’ll help you get dressed,’ Edward stated as he sat down on the sofa to wait for me.

“I can get dressed by myself. Thank you,’ I whispered back as I started to explore the rows of clothing on the seemingly endless racks.