Chapter 13

Days of lovemaking had left Natalie's voice a little hoarse. Even though she was trying to sound sweet, it grated on Samuel's ears. Ever since he'd taken her virginity, his interest in her had dropped significantly. Especially with how wild she acted in bed—it made her no different from the mistresses his buddies kept. If it weren't for the fact that he was still sort of interested in her body, he probably would've dumped her the day after their wedding. The thought alone irritated him. Ignoring Natalie behind him, he grabbed a pack of cigarettes and a lighter from the drawer. With a faint click, smoke curled from his fingers like an invisible hand, as if it were pushing away the woman clinging to his back. Natalie bit her lip, but eventually let go and slipped back under the covers. After half a month together, she had to come to know Samuel a bit better. He did love her—but it was conditional. No one was allowed to question a decision he made—not even her. Last time s