CEO's Runaway Mate and Her Cubs

Chapter 388: The right words

Lara blinked, surprised. She wasn't expecting a confession!

Well, sure: Nate had been romantic with the rose petals on the bed and the many scented candles in the room. But she had thought he was just asking to have sex. In the bedroom, at that! What else could it have been?

However, she was sure Nate would never steep as low as to confess his feelings just to reach the bed sooner. He didn't need to in the first place.

But... All that hard work for a few words?

«I love you too,» she replied. Her smile was shy, almost hidden by her embarrassment.

That novelty - Nate doing something as romantic as filling a room with candles - made her shy, for some reason. Even if his true purpose was wicked, she felt warm in her chest and happy like a little girl.

He had gone to great lengths just for her!

Nate reached out to her hand and brought it to his lips.

«Being with you, after so much time apart, made me reconsider what having a mate means,» Nate continued.

She was the first to confess, so he had to be more profound in return. To be even, he had to tell her more about his heart. She had told him so much about her; it was only right giving back as much.

«I thought I knew it, but that was a lie,» he said. «A lie I told myself to reduce suffering. But then, when you appeared, when I found out about the pups and everything else, my life changed. At first, I was too busy to notice, but being next to you made me truly happy. I wasn't lonely like before. I wasn't tired anymore; I didn't hate life.»

While talking, he had pulled her towards him. Lara had no intention of resisting, but she also wanted to hear his words. If she let him hug her too tightly, she would have lost focus.

«I'm glad you're here with me, Lara. And I feel so happy that you decided to stay. Even if it's just a trial, it's invaluable!»

«Oh, Nate,» she sighed. «You're so nice!»

«Nice? I'm doing this because I need you, Lara. It's not nice. I can't think of a life without you. Not again.»

Her eyes filled with tears, and she pressed her free hand on her chest. Her heart was beating at a crazy pace, and her lungs needed air but couldn't get any.

«No one has ever told me this,» she said. «That they need me... and all the rest!»

Nate tilted his head, confused. He forgot all the other nice things he had in store and pulled Lara even closer. Now, he could hug her.

«You saved me, Lara,» he murmured in her hair.

«Don't be so dramatic,» she replied. «You saved me. Not the other way around.»

«Oh, you... I hate how you always underestimate yourself and belittle your worth. But I love all the rest! You make me want to keep you here like this until you believe me when I say you're wonderful.»

«Nate,» she moaned, her cheeks blushing again. «There's no need to overdo it, now. I replied to your confession, didn't I?»

«I wanted to tell you my feelings. I'm not looking for a reply. Oh, don't misunderstand: I'm happy you said so! But it was not my intention. I had no hidden agenda.»

«No hidden agenda?» Lara chuckled, peeking at the bed. Well, it wasn't hidden.

«No. Just wanted to tell you my heart. And to be believable.»

«Ah, I see...» She wasn't convinced, still. Who makes up such a scene just to confess? Moreover: in the bedroom!

Why not tell her about his mind in the garden. Or during the day when they were alone. He could find many chances without petals or other details.

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She shook her head, giving up. She didn't need to understand so badly. Moreover, the bed was set, and the atmosphere was so good. How could they waste it? Even if the original purpose seemed so innocent, it didn't mean they couldn't take the chance!

«Hey,» she said, placing her hands on his chest and pushing him forward.

As always, Nate didn't put up any resistance and let her guide him to the bed. When he sensed it behind his calves, he blinked - surprised.

He sat down when Lara pushed harder, and he continued staring at her. He had come up with a romantic setting, so Lara was surely expecting him to follow. But the article didn't mention the following steps... Just roses, candles, and dim light. He had assumed it would end with the confession, or maybe with some cuddling - even though the article said that cuddling could come before the main event.

The main event was the confession, wasn't it?

Also, he could get a kiss. Kisses should be romantic...

His wish became reality when Lara bent down and kissed him. She clenched his shirt and sat on his lap, looking for a better position.

She didn't know she was shattering Nate's wild dreams like that. He was still thinking about his words of love when the real meaning of that article started becoming clear.

In the end, it wasn't as romantic as he had thought. He also understood why it talked about the bedroom.

«Hey, wait,» he said. «This is not what I thought... I just wanted to tell you! Nothing more!»

«I know,» Lara said. «I'm not thinking anything bad about you, Nate. You were so romantic that I can't help it. You make me want to kiss you.»

«But this is not what should happen! Love is unconditional and doesn't expect anything in return! That's how it should be.»

«Oh, yes,» Lara nodded. «Unconditional.»

She agreed with him - with words - but continued staying at her place, drawing circles on his shoulders and smiling wickedly.

However, Nate didn't let her naughty smile get to him. Oh, he wanted to let loose as well. Yet, he didn't want Lara to feel bad after it.

They should avoid being together for a while. Just until the cause of her panic attacks became a little clear.