The Wrong Woman

Chapter 8

The displeasure on Nathan’s expression was evident as he demanded, “Are you teaching her or toying with her?”

Lucas gulped nervously. “Sir, I was teaching Madam self–defense.”

Everyone was worried about Lucas. There was no way Nathan didn’t know what trick Lucas had been trying to do.

Nathan pushed Suzanne aside and said, “Stay away.”

Suzanne felt her heart fluttering involuntarily.

Nathan had never once glanced at her, but his actions showed that he clearly wanted to protect her.

She was puzzled, and she had no idea what he wanted to do.

Casually, Nathan removed his watch and said, “Let’s spar. If you win, you get to stay. Lose, and you leave immediately.”

Lucas‘ face drained of all its color. He tried to explain himself, saying, “General, t–there’s no way I can beat you. I–I was just teaching Madam some self–defense. Please don’t fire me, sir.

Nathan handed his watch to Suzanne, unaffected by Lucas‘ pleas.

by Nathan’s indifference and began begging Suzanne instead. “I’m sorry, Madam. I didn’t mean to make you fall.”

to explain further and began

a muffled bang before Lucas was sent flying backward. He landed on the

it had been her, she would

a moment to recover from the pain and realized that Nathan wasn’t playing around. If he didn’t go all

launched himself at

Lucas‘ attacks easily. He bent

+15 BÔNUS

to Lucas‘ stomach.

steps back before falling to the ground, blood seeping

tell that Lucas had suffered internal bleeding

Nathan’s arm. She begged, “Stop, Nate. Lucas didn’t bully anyone. He was genuinely trying to teach her

soldiers around them also began pleading anxiously. “General, please

a gentle tone, he asked, “Aren’t you worried you might get hurt if you charge over

pouted her bright red lips and nuzzled against his arm before giggling,

head gently in response.

actions stung Suzanne’s eyes, and she

as she watched him flirt

that she could barely breathe. It was almost as if she was the one Nathan had