Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 398

Chapter 398 Natasha continued softly , But what if it wasnt you today , but someone else ? Someone who defeated me so easily and pinned me down what do you think would have happened to me then ? Without waiting for Andrews response , she gave a bitter laugh .

Ive walked the edge of destruction countless times to reach this position .

Though Ive always refused to trade my body for power , believing that true strength comes from within , a widow like me often doesnt have many choices .

If you believe in that , then why are you so determined to give yourself to me ? Andrew asked .

Natasha wiped away her tears and gave him a tender look .

You really are clueless ! When others desire my body , I want them gone , but with you , Im willing because theres only one reason I genuinely care for you ! Her eyes grew softer and more melancholic as she continued .

And now , seeing your true strength , I want to give myself to someone I truly submit to .

It would make me happy to finally let down my guard with a man who has earned both my respect and can protect me .

Andrew felt his face grow unusually warm .

Natashas words had touched something in him , helping him understand her struggles and why she was so determined to win his affection .

Dont worry , Ill protect you from now on ; no one will dare bully you , Andrew said with a smile , his respect for her growing .

Before , Natasha had always struck him as cunning and ruthless , the kind of woman you could never fully trust .

But now , he had glimpsed a softer side of her .

It turned out she was not just a cold , calculating leader she was also someone with a deeply passionate and genuine nature .