When She Rose From the Ashes (Natalie and Jensen) novel Chapter 581

**TITLE: HereSelf 581**

Their noses hovered mere inches apart, a delicate intimacy hanging in the air between them.

The warmth of their breaths brushed against each other’s cheeks, igniting a delightful shiver that coursed through their bodies, awakening every nerve.

Baron could feel the thunderous beat of his heart reverberating in his chest, a primal rhythm that drowned out all other sounds.

In that moment, his breath faltered, losing its steady cadence, as if the world around them had paused.

“Honey…”

Baron’s voice was a low whisper, barely breaking the spell of the moment.

But before he could process his own feelings, he heard Natalie’s voice, each word deliberate and soft, “Honey, I missed you. Let’s go to a hotel.”

“Honey, what did you say?”

Baron’s mind raced, the shock of her words hitting him like a sudden gust of wind. He wondered if he had misheard, if his heart had conjured this unexpected invitation.

Seeing the surprise etched across his face, Natalie’s cheeks flushed crimson, her confidence wavering.

“Forget it. If you didn’t hear me, just forget it.”

With that, she turned on her heel, ready to escape the moment, but Baron’s hand shot out, gripping her wrist firmly.

“I heard you clearly. No backing out now.”

In an instant, he hoisted Natalie onto his shoulder, a playful yet possessive gesture, and strode purposefully toward the nearest hotel.

Nataly gasped, momentarily taken aback, and then a wave of embarrassment washed over her.

“Baron, put me down. I can walk myself,” she protested, her voice soft and tinged with shyness.

But Baron felt as if he were floating, a euphoric high from the unexpected turn of events.

“This is faster,” he declared, taking long, swift strides, the hotel coming into view with each determined step.

As they approached the entrance, the hotel manager caught sight of them and was momentarily taken aback, his eyes widening in surprise.

“Sir, are you…?”

“We want the best presidential suite. Bill it to Layne at Grant International Holdings. Tell him Baron booked the room.”

Baron didn’t even break his stride, heading straight for the elevator, confidence radiating from him.

The hotel manager, familiar with Layne’s reputation at Grant International Holdings, hesitated. Was this man really telling the truth?

Not wanting to risk a misstep, he quickly dialed Grant International Holdings.

Meanwhile, Layne was in the midst of a heated discussion when the call came through. The mention of Baron booking a hotel room sent a jolt of fury through him, twisting his stomach in knots.

“Fine, fine! He has no time for company matters, but he can find time for a hotel? Right! Baron, you win!”

Grumbling and cursing under his breath, Layne begrudgingly approved the charge for Baron.

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