Part 1: Chapter 27

Nikolai

I’ve been awake for a while now, just watching Nova as she sleeps. This is where she looks the most peaceful, even if she has demons in her past. I used to think Kai was the strongest person I knew, but after what Nova has confided in me, I realise that strength doesn’t always mean being powerful enough to take out hordes of enemies.

This girl has survived a lot and still sleeps peacefully with no nightmares, allows me to touch her without cringing away and is undoubtedly the kindest person I know. How did she not just snap and turn into a jilted Rogue? In my opinion, any sane wolf would have done that, but Nova isn’t exactly an ordinary wolf.

I suppose we’ll find out later what exactly is buried in her subconscious.

She stirs, and her lips form a little pout, which I lean down to kiss softly. I can’t believe how much she has come to mean to me after such a short space of time. Four years wasted thinking I could keep her safe when the safest spot was right next to me. I g