The Alpha's Four Hidden Heirs (Natalie and Samuel) novel Chapter 79

**The City That Drowned in the Sound of Its Own Heartbeat**
by Erynd Cal DusK

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NATALIE.

“What?” My heart raced, caught completely off guard by Samuel’s unexpected words. “Sophia and Franklin are right here, Samuel! Don’t you—”

“I adore it when you call me Alpha Bowers,” he interrupted, a playful smirk dancing across his lips, “but I find it even more delightful when you simply call me Samuel.” His gaze was intense, filled with a warmth that made my heart race uncontrollably.

“You…” I stammered, trying to gather my thoughts, but before I could articulate my confusion or protest, his lips descended upon mine with a fervor that left me breathless.

The kiss was so sudden, so electrifying, that I barely had time to process it. I wanted to pull away, to remind him of the children in the back seat, but his hands cradled my face, anchoring me in place. Our breaths mingled, becoming heavier, more urgent as he kissed me deeply, igniting a fire within me that I thought had long been extinguished.

In a matter of moments, the overwhelming tide of passion swept over me, and I found myself kissing him back with equal fervor, matching his intensity.

Oh my God, what is it about this man that makes me abandon all sense of logic and reason?

I mean, his kids were mere feet away, and yet here I was, caught in a whirlwind of desire, ready to climb into his lap and forget the world.

What is wrong with me?

His lips left mine, trailing down to my neck, kissing, sucking, and biting with a fervor that made a loud moan escape from my lips before I could stop it. Panic surged through me as I quickly glanced back at the twins, but thankfully, they remained blissfully asleep.

That realization, however, swiftly doused the flames of lust that had ignited in my eyes.

I couldn’t help but worry that the sounds we were making might disturb them. Just because he was shameless didn’t mean I had to be!

Yes, I was going to blame him for this entire situation.

In a desperate attempt to regain control, I pinched his arms and tried to shove him away, but he didn’t budge an inch. It was as if my feeble attempts at resistance were nothing to him.

In fact, he responded by kissing me even more passionately, as if to punish me for my defiance.

Though he often appeared cold and detached, I was beginning to understand that beneath that exterior lay a man of deep passion, someone who had awakened feelings in me that I thought were lost forever.

As we finally broke apart, breathless, I managed to stutter, “S-Samuel… You…”

“Are you really willing to risk waking Sophia and Franklin?” he teased, a grin spreading across his face. “Hm?”

He clearly believed I would let him have his way in this situation!

I’d admit that I had gone along with it for a few moments, but now clarity washed over me, and I was determined to regain my composure.

The thought echoed in my mind, and I searched his eyes for any hint of jest, but found none.

I needed to escape. I turned abruptly, stumbling out of the car in my haste, feeling flustered and overwhelmed, completely forgetting to say goodbye to the kids.

As I stepped into the cool night air, the chill helped to clear my head, though my heart still raced.

Alpha Samuel Bowers… As the leader of the Bowers family, he was supposed to be a master of cunning and schemes, yet the affection in his gaze when he looked at me had been undeniable.

God, I was so confused, so heated, and undeniably turned on. I was grateful I had managed to escape before he sensed the effect his kisses had on me.

Once I arrived home, I hurriedly removed my hyper-realistic mask and examined my lips in the mirror, only to discover they bore the marks of his passionate assault. Thank goodness Clayton and Xavian weren’t around; I wouldn’t know how to explain this to them. Ugh, was he some kind of beast?

Slowly, I peeled off my trousers, and with a mix of trepidation and curiosity, I touched my lace panties. They were soaked, and the mere touch sent shivers racing down my spine.

In all my years, I had never felt anything like this. I had never been this turned on, but as a doctor, I understood the workings of the human body.

With a deep breath, I removed my panties and lay back on the bed, closing my eyes. The first image that flooded my mind was Damon, back to that stormy night, his eyes dark as coal as he pressed me against the wall, my legs wrapped around him as I ground against him, lost in his fervent kisses.

As that scene replayed vividly in my head, I began to rub my clit faster and faster, teetering on the edge of ecstasy, and then…

Suddenly, my phone rang, jolting me from my haze.