Nathan:I watched as Katerina entered the house with her head hung low.A small frown was on her face as she put the things she bought on the floor by the door, clearly not noticing my presence. Not saying a word, I walked toward her when she turned around to take her jacket off, heading to hang it before wrapping my arms around her from the back, resting my chin on her shoulder. She tensed for a second before leaning into my touch, her body relaxing somehow despite her racing heartbeat.“Do you want to tell me what’s bothering you?” I whispered, kissing her cheek. She didn’t respond for a few seconds before she sighed.“I saw my friends today, and things got a little heated, I guess. They’re upset about the fact that I didn’t invite them to the wedding and the fact that they never met you. Anyhow, don’t worry about it; it will die down in a few days” Katerina said, turning around to face me. She wrapped her arms around my neck, hugging me tightly as she buried her head in the crook

Nathan:I kept my arms wrapped around Katerina as she curled in my arms, her chest rising and falling with each breath she took, her heartbeat calm, and her body relaxed, making me smile down at my sleeping beauty.I kissed her temple, tightening my arms around him “morning”Katerina’s voice was above a whisper as she spoke, her eyes meeting mine, and I couldn’t help the smile that formed on my lips when I saw her raising herself to kiss my cheek “good morning, malyshka”“When did you wake up?” She asked, looking me in the eye.“A while ago, I couldn’t stand the idea of getting up from bed while you slept. Plus, the pack members still need a while to fix up the arena outside after last night” I said, pulling her closer, kissing her lips, gently biting her bottom lip. Katerina hummed in response, smiling into the kiss.“The two of us need to get out of bed, my love” Katerina said, her eyes meeting mine. My eyes widened in surprise at her choice of words, and seeing as she didn’t notice

Nathan:I entered the office, staring into space as I recalled what happened earlier. My heart raced against my ribcage as I glared at the bar where my drinks were placed. I knew that it was way too early to drink, but I couldn’t have it any other way with the mood that I was in, and taking my anger out on those that didn’t deserve it wasn’t something that I wanted to do either.Having seen Katerina leaving the house the way she did, me kicking mom out of the pack, and knowing that mom dared challenge me the way she did broke me; however, I knew that there was no going back now. The bullet was fired, and mom had shot me with it long before I responded back to her, and I didn’t know how to react to everything that had happened to begin with.“Alpha…”“Leave, Carter” I said, stopping my beta. The two of us were barely talking after what happened yesterday, and seeing as I wasn’t in the mood right now; I knew that I shouldn’t be interacting with him much as not to say something that I wo

Nathan:I kept my arms wrapped around Katerina as we sat in the living room, watching as the door was fixed.Her eyes grew heavier with each passing second, and I couldn’t help but wonder why she woke up as early as she did if she was still exhausted.“Done”“Alright, how much do I owe you?” I asked, getting up from the couch, watching as Katerina straightened, forcing herself to wake up as she looked at us.“Twenty-five please” he said, showing me the bill. I nodded, taking out the money he asked for before handing it to him alone with a tip. He went to return my change to me; however, I shook my head, stopping him. I smiled when he handed me the three keys, nodding at him in thanks as I put them on the table in front of the door. “Go and get yourself something to eat or drink, have a nice day” I said, closing the door and locking it. I walked toward Katerina, taking her hand in mine as I brought it to my lips, gently kissing her knuckle. Katerina smiled, coming to lay back in my ar

Nathan:“Baby girl” I said, looking at Katerina whose mind seemed to be busy. “Yes, love?” Katerina asked, smiling at me. I sat on the couch beside her, having been in the office reading through some paperwork. I wasn’t sure when her and Jade’s conversation was over, but it seemed like she was here for a while now.I wrapped my arm around her, pulling her to my chest, watching as she curled up, cuddling in my arms “you’re quiet, baby”“I’m tired, I guess” Katerina said, looking up at me. I smiled and kissed her temple, watching as she looked up at me.“How about I get you something to warm you up and if possible, chocolate?” I asked, my voice gentle as I looked my beauty in the eye. Black circles have formed under her eyes, and despite knowing the reason behind it, I hated seeing that she was in pain.“You seem to be reading my mood well” Katerina said, laughing as she looked up at me. Her eyes seemed to light up a bit despite being as exhausted as she was, and seeing as I knew that