The Bastard Queen ✔

XXXII.

Katherine stood in front of the apartment door, debating whether to knock or leave. Ro was back at home with the sweets they bought and couldn't finish. ‘Goddammit Katherine, don't just stand here and look like a idiot. Knock on the damn door.’ Katherine let out a shaky breath, rose her hand….,

“Katherine,”

Katherine dropped her hand to her side, “Oh hey, Nathaniel, I was about to knock,”

“I can see. Come in,” He said, moving to the side

Katherine walked in, taking her shoes off, and stood there, waiting.

“Why are you just standing there? I'm not going to bite,” Nathaniel said, walking to the couch

Katherine followed him and sat beside him. Her hands in her lap.

“So, why did you come?” Nathaniel asked

“I wanted to apologize for running away after you...um… confessed your feelings to me,” Her face turning red

“I really hope you didn't just come here to just apologize,” Nathaniel said, dryly

Katherine sat there, dumbfounded. Debating whether to tell Nathaniel her feelings or to just sit there.

“Katherine, if you have nothing else to say then you can leave. I have to meet with a Duke's daughter for courting,” Nathaniel said, standing up

“What you said about me was that true?” Katherine asked, looking up at Nathaniel

“And what it I say yes? What will you do?” Nathaniel asked,
crossing his arms

Katherine got up and stood right in front of him, “Something unexpected,”

Katherine placed her hand on his cheek and lightly stroked. She got close to his face, standing on her toes. And lightly pressed her lips on his. She pulled back when Nathaniel didn't respond.

“I guess, I was wrong,” Katherine said, backing up from him

“You weren't,” Nathaniel said
Katherine looked up at him. He was walking to her, a smirk on his lips. She continue to back up, but the wall blocked her path.

“Now, what should I do with my Kat?” Nathaniel mumble, his lips getting close to her neck

“Uh…,” Katherine couldn't comprehend as naughty thoughts surfaced

“I think my Kat should be punished,” Nathaniel pressed his lips to the crook of her neck

“H-how?” Katherine shuddered

“By obeying,” Nathaniel whispered, kissing below her ear

“I-I'm not r-,”

“I won't do anything that you don't want to do. Just tease you until you understand that your my Kat,” He said, his hands on her cheeks

“Just know that you're my Nat as well,” Katherine said, squeezing his ass

“This is going to be fun,” Nathaniel pecked her lips

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“So…,” Katherine said, staring down at ripped shirt

“You were too impatient,” Nathaniel stated

“Well, sorry, but you were the one pulling too hard on it from what I recalled,”

“Okay, we were both impatient. Now, can you please get back into bed,” Nathaniel whined, patting the bed

“I gotta go before Isla starts to freak out,” Katherine said, rummaging through Nathaniel's closet

“Ugh,” Nathaniel groan, stuffing his face in the pillow

Katherine shook her head at his childish behavior. She took a black turtleneck off its hanger and put it on.

“You know, you didn't ask for my permission,” Nathaniel said, placing his head to side to see her

“Well, I don't need too. I don't remember you asking for my permission to rip my shirt,” Katherine said, narrowing her eyes

“Touchè,”

“Now, I gotta get going. I'll see you tomorrow or the day after tomorrow,” Katherine grabbed her bag off the dresser

“The day after tomorrow. I probably have to apologize to the Duke's daughter for not showing up, but it was worth it,” Nathaniel sat up, a smirk appearing on his face

“Oh my God. I completely forgot about that. I'm so sorry, Nathaniel,” Katherine apologize

She was sincerely apologising. She completely forgot about his meeting. I guess they were both caught up in the moment.

“Katherine,”

“Yeah?”

“Raise the neck part far more up, I can still see my love marks,” Nathaniel said, proudly

“You really don't listen to what I say, do you?” Katherine sigh

“Nope,” Nathaniel smirked

“Well, I gotta go. I'll see you later,” Katherine kissed his cheek and left

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“You're glowing,” Isla spoke once Katherine walked into the house

“Huh?”

“Who's the lucky man?” Isla asked, drying her hands

“There's no man. I'm just happy,” Katherine stated, setting her bag down

“Katherine, I'm not a fool. Even that shirt is too big for you,” Isla said, walking closer to Katherine

“Isla, I like large clothes. Now, if you excuse me, I'm going to take a shower and go to bed,” Katherine left to the bathroom

“You and Marquess Nathaniel need to be careful. Don't want to cause more drama for the newspaper,” Isla remark

Katherine froze and looked at Isla, “How did you know?”

“Katherine, it isn't hard. And remember I have my own little bird,” Isla said, walking past her to her room

‘That traitor,’

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“Good morning, Katherine,” Ro said, setting the plates

“Good morning, little bird,” Katherine said, patting his head

“Bird?” Ro mumble

“Katherine, you're going to need to wear a scarf or show the world your red marks,” Isla commented, placing an egg on a plate

Katherine covered her neck with both of her hands. Her face burning.

“Just let me die in embarrassment,” Katherine whined, getting up and walking to the turtleneck on the couch

“I guess that means we won't go out for a while,” Ro said, upset