[Natasha's POV]He is such a wonderful partner to have, I think. I could get used to that. I might be able to get used to this kind of existence for a very long time, maybe even forever. I'm not sure what's in store for us, but as long as we're together, we'll make it through. As a gentle smile grew on my face, I felt my heart skip a beat."I have to go, baby," he said. My stomach dropped. The thought of losing him for even a second left a hollow ache in my chest. I clung tighter, a silent plea, my fingers digging into the muscles of his back. "Just... don't go," I mumbled into his chest, the words muffled by skin. He chuckled, a low, rumbling vibration that I felt more than heard. The sound didn't soothe me. It made my skin prickle with annoyance. He was laughing at my desperation."Only for a little while," he murmured, but his body was already shifting, creating a sliver of cold, empty space between us. The loss of his warmth was a physical pain. I opened my eyes, and the dim light
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