Chapter 479

The room was quiet, and outside, the moonlight bathed everything in a soft glow. Natalie could feel Taylor's grip on her waist, his breath so close she could almost hear it. Her heart, once calm, was now faltering. She kept her eyes open, staring at his face, which seemed so close and yet filled with unfamiliar emotions. His eyes were shut as he deepened the kiss, his breathing growing heavier with each second. Time seemed to freeze. As she felt the warmth of his kiss and his passionate energy, something inside her shifted. Without even realizing it, her hands wrapped around his waist, and she closed her eyes, kissing him back. Taylor's body tensed at her touch. He kissed her more fiercely, losing himself in the moment. When they finally parted, his dark eyes bore into hers. "Why did you kiss me back?" Natalie chuckled softly, her tone nonchalant. "It's just a kiss. We've already had sex, so kissing you isn't too much of a big deal, right? Besides, weren't you the one w