Forbidden Heat novel Chapter 184

Edward sigh as he ran his fingers through his dark hair in frustration. Turning his face back to me, Edward had a determined look on his face. Suddenly, his arm was around my back and the under behind my knees and then I was lifted into his arms.

Shocked and angry at his ridiculous action, I began struggling immediately. Kicking my legs and pushing against his chest.

“Stop struggling. If you won’t come back to the car willingly, I’ll carry you,” Edward stated matter-of-factly.

“Put me down! Edward!” I screamed.

It didn’t take long for Edward to arrive back at his car with me in his arms. He basically shoved me back into the passenger seat before bending down until his face was at my level and very close to mine. I felt uncomfortable for him to be so close and his all-knowing green eyes staring at me was giving me the creeps.

“Princess, I don’t care what happened, but you need to take better care of yourself. Walking on the side of the road with so many cars passing by in that high heel of yours is extremely dangerous,” Edward started lecturing me with concern and exhaustion in his voice.

I hated everything that was happening and the fact that I was not getting any closer to going home. The memory of seeing Edward and Irina kissing was still fresh in my mind and no matter how hard I tried to forget it, the scene kept replaying in my mind on repeat.

“Princess, tell me…what’s wrong?” Edward asked in a soft and tender tone. So, he has decided to take another approach, huh?

I still refused to answer him. It wasn’t like I could come out and demand to know why he was making out with another woman like it was my business.

Seeing that I was unresponsive to his question, Edward began stroking the top of my head comfortingly. Next, his hand slowly traced the side of my face before sliding down to the side of my neck. Slowly, Edward leaned in to place a tender kiss on my cheek and I felt my body froze.

Before I could react, Edward had leaned closer to me, and his lips were closing in on mine. I pushed him against his chest as I turned my head to the side to avoid his kiss.

“How dare you kiss me when you were just kissing her!” I spat as I continued to struggle against his much larger frame.

I realized too late what I had just said. Edward, on the other hand, did not miss the implication of my words at all. After ceasing all efforts to kiss me, Edward began studying my face seriously as he considered his next move. His captivating green eyes gazed into my own and I couldn’t look away.

“You saw?” Edward asked half in disbelief and half in surprise.

“…Yes…” I admitted in a soft mumble.

“And?” Edward prompted.

“What do you mean ‘and’?” I asked back with clear annoyance.

“How did it make you feel?” Edward asked, his eyes lighting up like an excited child’s.

“I…don’t know what you’re talking about…” I mumbled.

“How did it feel to see me kissing another woman?” Edward asked so directly that I was shocked.

“…I don’t know,” I replied, half honestly.

Edward’s seemingly childish and delightful laughter erupted as he burst out laughing. His laugh and his smile were amazingly joyful. Suddenly, Edward was hugging me tightly and stroking my hair tenderly, leaning his head on mine.

“What makes you so happy?” I asked, confused, and irritated.

“Knowing that you care so much for me,” Edward replied without hesitation before hugging me even tighter.

“I don’t care about you…” I mumbled gruffly.

“Hmm…really? Then why were you in such a bad mood just now?” Edward teased.

“It’s got nothing to do with you…” I replied in annoyance.

Edward giggled gleefully like a child eating his favorite snack as he continued to hold me in his arms and stroke my hair tenderly, playing with the long strands of hair.

“You were mad and depressed because you saw me with another woman. Do you know what this feeling that you’re feeling is called?” Edward asked, clearly amused.

“Anger…” I replied.

“Jealousy, Princess. It’s called jealousy,” Edward said seductively closed to my ear.

“I’m not…jealous,” I stubbornly denied his claim.

“Yes, you are. How about this? If you just admit that you’re feeling jealous, then I’ll tell you what really happened between me and her…” Edward suggested with a smile.

“You’re so evil,” I stated.

“The choice is yours,” Edward said with a shrug.

I knew he was baiting me but once again I found myself playing right into his hands. I hated to admit that I was jealous over seeing Edward with another woman but at the same time, I wanted to know why he was with her.

“Ok…I was jealous. Happy?” I said grudgingly.

“Very,” Edward said with a very satisfied grin on his lips.

“So, why were you…with her?” I asked without beating around the bush.

“I’ll save that to entertain you while we’re on our way to our next destination,” Edward replied as he slowly stood up straight.

“Where are we going?” I asked suspiciously.

“You’ll see…it’s a big surprise,” Edward replied with a sexy wink.

…

I glanced over at Edward as he drove us to our next destination. I wondered where this ‘big surprise’ of his was as I felt a sense of dread. Lately, all big surprises in my life had brought about more trouble and pain than joy. I looked down at where Edward held my hand and thought of how this man is such a mystery and full of surprises.

I’ve been with Edward for some time now and we seemed to have an on-and-off relationship based on our schedule. Then there’s his marriage proposal. However, Edward largely remains a mystery to me. Although he’s told me about his childhood, I still felt that Edward was holding something back.

For now, let’s just clear up the issue at hand.

“The woman you were with…was it, Irina?” I asked, getting straight to the point.

“Yes,” Edward replied without hesitation.

Good. At least he’s being honest.

--To be continued…