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"I hope in good ways," I whispered back playfully, sliding my hands up his muscular chest.
Leonardo's mouth quirked. "Well, aside from your graceful entrance earlier..."
I swatted his shoulder, laughing. Then Leonardo's expression turned serious, need darkening his gaze. "You have no idea how much I've missed you," he rasped, before capturing my lips in a hungry kiss.
The rest of the bar faded away. All that existed was Leonardo and the intoxicating feel of his body pressed to mine. We indulged in each other, heedless of who might see.
Finally we broke apart, breathless. As the haze of desire cleared slightly, Leonardo studied me curiously. "How did you even get here tonight?"
I bit my lip, debating how much to confess. Sneaking out to see him was incredibly risky. But lying felt wrong.
"I snuck out," I admitted softly, anxiously gauging his reaction. "I climbed the tree by my window and got over the estate wall. Then I took a taxi here."
Leonardo's eyes widened in surprise. He grasped my shoulders firmly. "Natalia, do you have any idea how dangerous that was coming here alone? This place is filled with criminals."
"I know," I said, meeting his fiery gaze unflinchingly. "But I meant what I said - I had to see you again, Leonardo. I was reckless, but I don't regret it."
Leonardo stared at me for a tense moment. Then his mouth crushed hungrily down on mine once more. "You little fool," he growled when we parted. But his tone was full of awe rather than anger
"You're going to get me killed, Natalia," Leonardo murmured against my mouth as we made out desperately. But his hands roaming my body greedily betrayed his true feelings. We were addicts, helpless to resist this exquisite high no matter the consequences.
CHAPTER 4
CONSUMED BY THE FLAMES
Leonardo's POV:
I was enjoying a drink, lost in thought, when a commotion at the bar caught my attention. I glanced over to see none other than Natalia darting through the crowd, crashing right into me in her haste.
We tumbled to the ground, her soft body ending up sprawled on top of mine in a tangle of limbs. I stifled a groan as her elbow jammed my ribs.
"Fancy running into you here," I chuckled, trying to mask my breathlessness having her pressed against me. Her bright emerald eyes peering down at me made my pulse kick up a notch. Or several.
She stammered adorable apologies while attempting to untangle herself from me. I slowly rose to my feet, struck again by her beauty and spirit. What was she doing here?
When that meathead Bruno stormed over, I reacted on instinct, putting him in his place with some persuasive threats. No one was going to bother Natalia with me around.
As Bruno slunk off, I turned to her, confused and amazed. "What are you doing here?" I asked.
Her response sent desire coursing through my veins. "I had to see you."
This girl continued to surprise me at every turn. Sneaking out alone to come to this den of criminals just to find me - it was madness. And yet, I loved that she was so willing to throw caution aside for this connection between us. It mirrored my own reckless longing.
Unable to resist, I led her to a darkened corner and kissed her deeply. Her lips were addictive, lighting my blood on fire. She was a risk to everything, and I didn't care. I was already hopelessly under her spell.
"How did you even get here?" I asked when we came up for air.
When she confessed to sneaking out, climbing the estate wall, I should have been appalled at her recklessness. Instead, I was filled with awe. She was willing to upend her world just to be with me. No one had ever desired me so intensely before. It was dangerous and foolish and irresistible.
"You little fool," I murmured against her lips, before claiming her mouth again. She was mine, and I was just as much hers. Caution be damned - our passion broke all the rules. And I would savor every stolen moment.
I knew I should be the voice of reason, caution Natalia about the perilous path we were on. Tell her a future for us was impossible. But with her soft body pressed close and the sweet taste of her kisses clouding my mind, I was powerless to resist.
"What are you doing to me?" I murmured, trailing heated kisses down her graceful neck.
Natalia's fingers threaded through my hair, holding me near. "If it's anything like what you're doing to me, it's wonderful," she breathed.
Her confession sent a spike of satisfaction through me. I delighted in knowing I could undo her composure as thoroughly as she dismantled mine. We were two flames coming together, reason turning to ash in the face of such intense desire.
