Aren’t You Afraid of Me? That was how Natalie was now. It didn’t matter how much Cedric tried to threaten her this way! It was over.

Or perhaps Cedric was simply accustomed to manipulating Natalie since he always did it in the past.

Ultimately, Cedric left.

Austin hugged Natalie and gently brought her back to her senses. “Nat.” Natalie snapped out of it and looked at Austin. She moved her lips as if to say something, but at that moment, nothing came out.

“You did great.” Austin cupped her petite face and gently stroked her cheek.

J The warmth in his fingertips gradually melted Natalie’s heart.

‘ “Aren’t you afraid that I’m a monster?” she asked.