48 CHAPTER 48:MATED… FINALLY.

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NATALIE

Oh dear.

"I uh, I think I should leave," I says as I move get to my feet, but I am stopped by his firm grip on my waist.

"Why?" he asks, his voice low. "We are finally alone."

His face edges closer to mi e as he does so and I am not really sure on how to react now.

My skin feels so right and got and… I do t know.

"Damien," I whisper. "It has been a long day.*

"I know. We should retire."

"Yes!" I exclaim in relief. "Let's do that."

He smiles at me and gets to his feet, lifting me with him bridal style.

"Your room or mine?"

Oh no. That… this is not what I meant.

"Hmm," he gums at my silence. "My room it is then."