Forbidden Heat novel Chapter 189

“Natalia…” I heard my name being whispered tenderly close to my ear.

I opened my eyes in shock as I realized that I must have drifted off to sleep while watching Edward sleep. However, when I opened my eyes, I was the one who was laying on Edward’s lap.

“You’re awake?” Edward asked as he smiled tenderly down at me and stroked my hair softly. What a reversal of role. I felt my chest tighten at the sight of his handsome face.

“How long was I asleep for?” I asked sleepily.

“It’s getting a little late now, but we could still make it to dinner. Want to join me?” Edward invited as he toyed with my hair before bringing up a strand to his lips and kissing it.

We were underground and there were no windows outside so I couldn’t judge how dark or late in the day it was outside. Being underground like this felt suppressive and depressing, I was starting to hate it.

“That would be nice…” I replied with my honest feelings as I sat up.

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“Hmmm…”

I started to wake up from my slumber. With my eyes still closed, I reflexively reached out my arm in search for Edward. However, my hands only found the softness of the bedsheets. Where did Edward go so early in the morning?

As I was debating with myself if I should continue sleeping or get up, the smell of cooking drifted into the bedroom. My body immediately reacted to the smell of good food with my stomach growling loudly. I’m such a glutton.

I better get up. As they say, ‘the early bird gets the worm’.

I realized when I got up that I was completely naked. Great. Where did all my clothes go?

Last night after we had dinner at a very romantic location, Edward brought me home with him. I remembered that I was tipsy from drinking and Edward insisted that I stay over, which I did. He brought me to one of his places that I’ve never been to before.

This penthouse suite was located on the top floor of a very high-rise condominium smack in the middle of the city. I haven’t been on a tour around the suite, but it was without a doubt a huge space since it took up the entire floor of this building. Impressive.

Looking around the master bedroom, I couldn’t find my clothes anywhere. Without much of a choice, I wrapped the white blanket around my naked body as I dragged it behind me in search of the source of the smell.

I sniffed my way to the kitchen where I found a shirtless Edward cooking bacon. I wasn’t sure what I thought looked more delicious at that moment, the bacon or Edward. I leaned on the counter as I watched him without announcing my presence.

This is the second time I’ve seen Edward cooking. The first time was at the house by the lake when he cooked for me. Looking back that day seemed like it was years away and my relationship with Edward had evolved so much since then. I was lost in thought when I heard Edward’s voice.

“Good morning. Did you sleep well?” Edward greeted me when he spotted me.