Nathan’s POVIt took a while for me to regain my senses. I didn’t know there was a difference in having sex and making love.I flipped her over so she was on top of me. The moon goddess spent her time making this masterpiece and she was mine.I noticed she smiled, recalling we were one now and our thoughts were open. Good.I wanted her to know how much I adored her.I couldn’t stop looking at her. Her skin glowing beneath the fractured moonlight. Her breath was soft against my chest, her heartbeat syncing with mine, and I couldn’t wrap my head around the fact that she was finally mine.My soulmate.I brushed my fingers through her hair, gently combing it away from her face. Her eyes were closed, lashes casting shadows on her cheeks, lips slightly red. Every inch of her felt like a prayer I hadn’t known I was saying until the moment she answered.How the hell did I go so long without this?“You’re staring,” she murmured, a ghost of a smile playing on her lips.“Can you blame me?” My v
Rosalie's POV“I can’t wait anymore,” Nathan breathed against my lips. “I’ve waited long enough. I want you, Rosalia. Here. Now.”He kissed me again.Not like before—not soft, not careful. This was raw and consuming, a kiss that stole the air from my lungs and set my blood ablaze. His hands came to rest on my cheeks, thumbs stroking my jaw as if grounding himself. I curled into him, rising on my toes, fingers threading through his hair.My back met the rough bark of a tree, but I didn’t care. The world had narrowed to just us—the feel of his mouth on mine, the way his hands explored me.“Nathan…” I whispered against his lips, breathless. I knew I shouldn't be thinking about it that moment but I did.His forehead pressed to mine, eyes closed. “Tell me to stop, and I will. But if you want me—”“I do,” I cut in, voice hoarse with need. “I want you but…I let him read it from my thoughts. I was scared since this was my first time.He exhaled a shaky breath, pulling me back into his arms
Rosalia's POVI watched as his lashes fluttered open, his body stirring quickly. I ran away from him.“…Rosalia?”My breath caught, my name was the first thing on his lips.I stayed hidden, back pressed to the bark of the old pine. My knees were tucked to my chest, arms wrapped tightly around them. My wolf had retreated, it was our first time my body was still getting used to it.I tried to force her to come forth but she didn't, she pulled to the back of my mind as if she was sleeping and didn't want to be disturbed.“Am I dead?” Nathan’s voice wavered with disbelief. “This… doesn’t feel like death.”I squeezed my eyes shut just as astonished as he was. If luck hadn't been in our path I would have lost him but that didn't happen.He was awake.He was alive.I should’ve been relieved, but instead, my pulse quickened in dread. I didn’t want him to see me like this so I kept quiet hoping he would find his way to the pack while I returned to Klaus.“Rosalia, I know you’re there.” His voi
Rosalia's POVPain bloomed through my chest like I was the one Klaus had stabbed.It wasn’t the matebond I knew that. It wasn’t real. But how could I explain the ache in my heart? The weight crushing my ribs as I held Nathan in my arms?That was real.That was mine.Tears poured freely, blinding me. My fingers trembled as they pressed against the wound in his chest, as if I could stop the bleeding with my bare hands. But the blood wouldn’t stop. I couldn't even feel the hunger within me; it was subdued by grief. If only I had my powers.Nathan blinked up at me. His pupils were dilated, but he was still in there. Fighting.“I can see it now,” he rasped, voice barely audible, wet with blood. “She… Daphne. She did something. Messed with my head.”I leaned closer, sobbing quietly. “Don't think about that now, I'm sorry Nathan”His lips curved faintly almost a smile, almost peace. “Wish I could hold you.”The tears fell faster.He tilted his head. “Come closer.”I obeyed without question,
Rosalia's POV“Mi amor” Klaus walked out of his throne then crouched low holding my face in his palm. I looked in the other direction trying to keep my distance.“Is this how you treat the one you love?” I spat. He stood straight, his eyes going dark.“You didn't give me a choice, did my men hurt you tell me and I will kill everyone of them” I shook my head feeling the slight sting in my shoulders.I looked back to where Nathan was tied and then I looked at Klaus confused.“Is that Nathan?” I questioned keeping my voice even. “Why… why is he here?”“I had some... time on my hands, after you left me” he murmured, his eyes glinting beneath the torchlight. “And curiosity. Imagine my surprise when I discovered you were already tethered. To him.” He jerked his chin toward Nathan like he was dirt beneath his boot. “Married and he had your mark”He leaned in, tilting my neck side to side. “Good that idiot haven't touched you”“Let him go Klaus your business is with me”“See how worried you a
Rosalia’s POVThe box felt heavier than it should have. I cradled it in my arms as I walked out my old house. I would never return to it, I already got my closure.A new question brewed in my mind; Where was I supposed to go?Back to the pack that turned their backs on me? To a council that only wanted to use me now that I was convenient? Or should I walk toward Klaus and sit beside him while he destroys everything?The thought made my stomach turn.I didn’t want war. I didn’t want corpses piling up on the soil even if they deserved it.Going against Klaus was a stupid idea still, they created a man way too powerful without thinking of a way to stop him.Their plan was coming back to bite them in their asses, since they broke other people's trust. The man they trusted did the same to them.Like I said Klaus was their Karma, too bad we were all to suffer for their sins.I stepped onto the pavement staring at the box. It was locked with a spell. How was I to find the key?If my mother