Chapter 263. Burning Desires

Nathaniel

I didn't know who the fuck I was trying to convince, me or her, because in all honesty, that shit was hot. It fucking tingled and burned.

She looked up at me and frowned. "I know you're this big scary bear who tries his best to remain strong and unbothered, but can you for once let your guard down around me?" She pulled me to the sink.

Her words made me freeze. "I'm sorry," I drifted off.

She nodded and kissed my small burn, running it under cold water. "Keep it there." I nodded and kept my hand under the water faucet as I watched her open a cabinet.

She pulled out a small jar of petroleum jelly and a band-aid. She then walked back to me and turned off the faucet.

"Via, why are you here?" I asked her, causing her to shrug.

"If you're bothered by me being here, then I'll leave once I'm done doing this for you," she said, which caused me to stare down at