PopularNovelChapter 1165: The air was punctuated by agonized groans and desperate screams. At that moment, Corrine confronted a grim reality. There were no heroes in this world, and despite her skills, she wasn't destined to be one either.
"Don't worry. I'm here," the man's soothing voice whispered in her ear. She tried to focus on the face behind the voice but could only discern vague features framed by those deep, unfathomable eyes.
Suddenly, the dream shifted back to the tunnel where the night's events had unfolded.
A tanker truck bore down like a rampant beast while Nate's car raced toward it. Corrine ran frantically to intervene, but the road stretched endlessly ahead, the distance seeming insurmountable.
When the vehicles collided, flames shot into the sky.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe blaze reflected in her eyes, leaving her to wonder if it was the fire or her anguish that colored her vision scarlet.
Corrine could barely see Nate through the merciless flames. She could only watch in horror as he seemed to be swallowed by the inferno.
Corrine's eyes snapped open at the sensation of blood trickling at her feet.
Nate's face was inches from hers, his cool scent filling the air. She breathed out in relief, wiping the cold sweat from her brow.
It was just a nightmare.
Thank goodness it was only a dream.
She looked over at Nate, sleeping peacefully beside her.
His usually stern expression was softened, his refined features striking even in the dim light.
Moved by a tender impulse, Corrine traced his brows and eyes with her fingertips. As her fingers brushed his thin lips, she leaned forward and kissed him. The kiss was gentle and fleeting.
Read more at gvlnovom As Corrine started to pull away, Nate opened his eyes and tightened his arm around her waist, drawing her closer.
Their faces were mere inches apart, their breaths mingling.
Caught off guard, Corrine looked into his dark eyes with surprise. "When did you wake up?" she asked.
"Your kiss woke me,” Nate responded, his deep voice tinged with a hint of hoarseness that sent subtle ripples through Corrine's heart.
A flush crept up Corrine's cheeks.
She had stolen a kiss only to be caught in the act.
Nothing could be more embarrassing.
She cleared her throat to hide her emotions and asked casually, Does your wound hurt?"
Nate's dark eyes remained fixed on her as his fingers gently traced het brow "Are you worried?" he asked.
Chapter 1165
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