When She Rose From the Ashes (Natalie and Jensen) novel Chapter 53

Chapter 53 A Promise of No Escape

Chapter 53 A Promise of No Escape

If not for protecting her, perhaps Phantom would still be alive now, happily living with Yvonne.

The thought left Natalie’s chest heavy.

Just then, a video call from Baron came through.

She forced her hand to swipe it open, and when she saw where he was, her eyes widened.

“Baron, you went to Ocean City? You even went into the black market?”

She recognized it instantly.

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Five years ago, in order to save Jensen, she had gone there alone to beg Witch Doctor for help. If luck hadn’t been on her side, she might have lost her life in that place.

The sight of the dark alleys behind Baron made her pulse leap.

“What are you doing in the black market?”

Her question made his sharp eyes narrow.

He, too, remembered the first time he had seen her-five years ago, throwing away her life for Jensen. It had irritated him, unsettled him.

And now she was worried for him?

His lips curved faintly upward.

“You’re worried about me?”

He deflected, but Natalie grew even more tense.

“Of course I’m worried about you. The black market is crawling with danger. If it isn’t something absolutely urgent, don’t go in there.”

She knew Yvonne had told her Baron was Murica’s crime boss, but this was Ocean City.

His smile deepened.

“I need something from here. If you want your right hand restored, I’ll have to scour this place. And I heard Witch Doctor is here. If I find him, your hand can be healed.”

Her heart jolted.

“You went to the black market for me? To find Witch Doctor?”

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Chapter 53 A Promise of No Escape

“Are you touched? Want to marry me to show your gratitude?”

He said it with a crooked grin, but his other hand, hidden from view, was curled tight in a sweating fist.

Natalie froze.

“Baron, you saved my life. If you want me to marry you, I will.”

His lips stiffened.

“I don’t want you forcing yourself. And I, Baron, don’t make women do anything against their will.”

What he wanted was her to stay with him by choice-

To love him with the same reckless abandon she had once given Jensen.

Not out of obligation.

His chest felt oddly hollow, almost aching.

Natalie opened her mouth to say more, but he cut her off.

“Still, I’ll remember what you said. If one day you try to leave me, I won’t let you go.”

Bitter fruit was still fruit. Until one tasted it, who could say for certain that it was bitter?

He almost laughed at himself.

Who was he?

He was Baron.

If he wanted someone, what did it matter if she came willingly or not?

Ever since she had provoked him-ever since she had slept with him-Natalie belonged to him.

Natalie didn’t fully understand his words, but she didn’t argue.

After five years with Jensen ending in betrayal, she had little left to hope for in love.

Baron was good to her.

If he wanted her in return, she didn’t resist.

In truth, she had nothing else with which to repay him.

Her voice dropped. “I won’t leave you. As long as you don’t drive me away yourself, I’ll never go.

“Remember what you just said.”

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