Chapter 290

NATALIE’S POV The morning came in through the curtain. My body was still humming with the fire in Liam’s touch. He lay beside me. His skin was warm against mine. His chest rose and fell slowly. I rolled onto my side, running my hands over his heart. He wrapped his arm around me immediately, pulling me tight against him. He kissed my hair and whispered. “You’re mine, Nat. Always.” I smiled. I couldn’t help it. The sex last night was amazing. It always was but last night, Liam worshipped my body and took away all my insecurities in a way that made my chest ache. The sex wasn’t hungry and desperate like before. It was slow and passionate, like he wanted to memorize me with every slow kiss. We laid there in silence for a while until I broke it with a nervous laugh. “This wedding feels so different,” I admitted softly, staring at him, “The first time… I felt like a prisoner walking to her own chains. No offense.” He chuckled. “None taken.” “This time, I’m excited. I’m nervous too but excite