Forbidden Heat novel Chapter 403

“Are you not mad that I’ve been spying on you?” Reiner asked softly.

“Should I be?” I asked, not able to resist teasing him a little.

His words surprised me. He could have been worried about many things, but he was now worried about that? A smile curved my lips before I giggled a little because I found it quite funny and so like him.

“You were just worried about me, right? I wouldn’t say that I liked it, but I guess I am at least a little happy that you still care for me,” I replied honestly.

“I see. When you left so suddenly, I was very worried when I found out that you were gone,” Reiner admitted so truthfully that I was left speechless for a few seconds.

Was he that worried about me?

“If you’ve been spying on me, your agent probably told you of the times that Charles drove me back, right? Did he tell you that I never invited Charles into the building or up to my room? He’s such a gentleman too and he never asked…” I said before smiling a little at Reiner.

He just nodded at my words. Even when he knew that he still got so mad when he found Charles and me together. I wondered if he knew what this emotion that he was feeling was and if he truly understood what it meant.

“I’m fine, though. There’s no need for you to worry about me. Since moving here my life has changed a lot and I guess you already know that. I’m learning a lot of things and I’m trying my best. You might not think that this life is for me, but I think I’ve learnt so much and I’ve matured so much. Probably more than I could ever have if I had just lived my old life as Natalia Rosenhall,” I said passionately as I reflected on my journey.

There was a slight pause as Reiner seemed to consider my words. His face became thoughtful as he seemed to ponder what he wanted to say in reply.

“Are you happy, Natalia?” Reiner asked suddenly.

His eyes held mine as he waited patiently for my answer to his question. My eyes widened at his sudden and seemingly random question. I guess I have been so busy figuring out my new life, working jobs, and trying to figure out my relationships that I haven’t had the time to stop and ask myself whether I was happy before. Now that I thought about it…

“Yes, I’m actually very happy with my life right now. Although there are some things that could make me happier…” I said before trailing off.

I smiled at Reiner although I wasn’t sure if he understood or had any clue about what I was referring to. If only I could truly have him, I was sure that I would much happier. I would probably be happy for life if I could have him.

Reiner heaved a sigh before slowly getting up from the bed. I watched in surprise as he stood up and realized that I didn’t want him to leave. Not now and probably not ever.