Fake Mate Beta Rises to Alpha Heiress (Natalie) novel Chapter 142

Chapter 142 Sleep Together?

Natalie’s POV:

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“Absolutely not!” I shot back without a second thought, “He won’t catch a wink on that thing.” The small sofa in this bedroom was no match for Leonardo’s towering 6-foot-plus frame.

Fiona’s face lit up with a beaming smile. “Knew it! Bonded mates really care about each other. You’re already feeling sorry for your mate, aren’t you?”

“Fiona, it’s not like that…” I whined, giving her arm a little tug. My cheeks were on fire.

Fiona said, patting my hand tenderly, “Ah, you two young folks can sort it out on your own. All I want is for you to feel right at home. Leonardo adores you. He’ll give you all the time you need.”

With that, Fiona left the room with a warm smile, leaving me to my thoughts.

Back by the bed, my fingers glided across the silky sheets. Memories of Leonardo came flooding back: his tough-guy act that masked his gentle side, his rare moments of vulnerability, and that happy look on his face when I got him the birthday cake. My heart and eyes welled up with warmth.

Leonardo’s chat with his dad dragged on. Alone in the huge bedroom, I was a bundle of nerves. So, I plopped down on the big armchair by the window and started playing a game on my phone to take my mind off things.

The room was bathed in the soft glow of two bedside lamps.

Finally, the door opened quietly.

“Natalie?” His voice was tinged with weariness.

“Here.” I sat up, and the blanket slid off me.

He turned and saw me. Fresh from the shower, my half-dry hair spilled over my shoulders. I was in the white lace nightie Fiona had picked out, the fabric as light as a feather. Under his intense stare, I instinctively pulled my gown closer.

“What are you doing on the sofa?” Leonardo asked, loosening his tie and undoing the top buttons of his shirt as he walked over. The study’s cold vibes faded as he sat beside me. Leonardo’wrapped his arm around my waist and rested his chin on my shoulder.

“Waiting for you.” I put down my phone and faced him, checking his face in the dim light. “All done with your dad?”

“Yeah.” Leonardo let out a soft sigh. His breath on my neck was heavy with exhaustion. After a short pause, he murmured, “Talking to him… is a drag.”

I didn’t pry. Instead, I ran my fingers through his hair, massaging his scalp gently. It was our way of showing love and comfort.

Leonardo melted into it. His tense body relaxed, and he let out a soft, satisfied groan.

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Chapter 142 Sleep Together?

“Hit the hay if you’re beat. Shower up and get some sleep,” I said, my voice soft.

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Whenever I talked to him like this, it felt like I was tucking in a tired kid, even though he was a force to be reckoned with.

Leonardo let out a low chuckle and lifted his head. In the soft, yellowish light, his eyes looked incredibly unfathomable. “Care to join me?” His voice was husky and magnetic, his meaning clear.

“Uh?” My heart skipped a beat. “Join you in what?”

“Join me in bed,” he said straightforwardly, his eyes fixed on me.

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