Natalia's Pov My name is Natalia Russo, and today was supposed to mark the fifth year of my marriage to my mate, Shane Whitmore.For seven exhausting hours, I stayed in the kitchen alone, preparing all his favorite meals.The rich scent of roasted meat and spices filled the house while I decorated the dining table, making sure everything looked perfect for our anniversary dinner.By the time I finished, my entire body ached, but none of it mattered. Not when I thought I would finally spend the night with my mate.I heard the front door open, and my heart instantly filled with excitement.“Shane?”I quickly wiped my hands on a dishcloth and rushed out of the kitchen.But the moment he walked through the door, the excitement that had been bubbling inside me vanished.His face was tight with a deep scowl, and an expression I couldn’t quite understand“You’re back,” I said, trying to ease the sudden, strange tension between us.But before I could reach him, a sharp pain exploded through
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