Chp 13 Pt. 3 Life and Death

Gunner

I feel like my heart literally stopped when she opened her eyes. I can feel the tears forming as relief washes over me. The smile she gives me once her eyes land on me makes me want to claim her here and now.

“Katerina,” her parents cry as they rush to her side.

I take a step back to allow them space, though it was the hardest thing I have done. I already miss her warmth and Apollo is urging me to go back to her.

“Mate,” she whispers as she keeps her eyes on me and her parents turn to stare as well.

“We will talk about that later. How are you feeling,” asks her father.

I can feel her heart rate accelerate and she looks like she is gonna cry. I rush to her side and though Alpha Nicolai refuses to budge, Luna