Lahat ng Kabanata ng Dear Mate, I'm Your Greatest Nightmare : Kabanata 61 - Kabanata 70

Natalia's POVThe words Dominic had just spoken refused to leave my mind.They lingered there like an endless echo, making it difficult for me to breathe as I stood before him beneath the quiet shade of the olive tree. The laughter that had filled the garden only moments ago had disappeared completely, leaving behind a silence so heavy that I could hear the soft rustling of leaves above us.I stared into Dominic's eyes, desperately hoping he would tell me the healer had made a mistake.Instead, the pain reflected in his gaze told me everything I needed to know.He was not lying.He was not exaggerating.This impossible choice had truly been placed before us.My vision slowly blurred as tears gathered in my eyes."Natalia."His voice was gentle, almost pleading.Before I realized what he was doing, his hands had settled carefully around my arms. His touch was warm and reassuring, yet it could not ease the ache spreading through my heart.I slowly lifted my head to look at him.His expr

Natalia's POVFor several long seconds, I could not move. I simply stared at Samantha, trying to convince myself that I had heard her wrong.The smug smile on her face remained exactly where it was.She was enjoying every moment of my silence.Hazel snarled furiously inside me, her claws scraping against the ground within my mind as she paced back and forth.She is lying.I wanted to believe that. I truly did.But something in Samantha's eyes told me otherwise. She looked far too pleased with herself. Far too confident.My breathing became uneven."You..."The single word escaped my lips before my anger completely overwhelmed me."You did all of that?"Samantha shrugged carelessly as though we were discussing nothing more important than the weather."I certainly had a little fun doing that with the powers I've come to possess."Rage exploded inside me.Before I had time to think, I lunged toward her, my claws aimed directly at her throat."You monster!"My hand sliced through nothing

Natalia's POVThe cool wind rushed past me as Hazel raced through the forest with powerful strides, keeping pace beside Dominic's massive gray wolf. Dry leaves scattered beneath our paws while the familiar scent of pine and damp earth filled the air around us. Every instinct inside me urged me to run faster.Hazel pushed herself harder, refusing to slow down until the familiar scent of our border camp reached us.The camp soon came into view between the towering trees. Warriors stood at different posts around the area, keeping a vigilant watch over the surroundings while several healers moved hurriedly between tents with bowls of herbs, clean cloths, and medicinal supplies.The moment Dominic crossed into the clearing, every wolf present straightened respectfully.Hazel gradually slowed before coming to a stop near the largest tent.As soon as I shifted back into my human form, a young female wolf hurried toward me carrying a neatly folded piece of clothing. She could not have been ol

Dominic's POVRelief washed over me so suddenly that I almost forgot how to breathe.For several long moments, I simply stood where I was, staring at Shantel as though I feared the slightest movement would break whatever miracle had just happened.Only a few seconds ago, she had been lying helplessly on the bed, her body burning with fever while her lips muttered words none of us could understand.Now she was breathing normally.The violent trembling had completely stopped.The strange sweat covering her face had disappeared almost as quickly as it had come.It was as though whatever had been tormenting her had vanished the very moment Natalia gave her the healing potion.A soft sneeze escaped Shantel once more before she blinked repeatedly, trying to adjust to the light inside the tent.Her confused gaze slowly wandered around the room until it finally settled on Natalia."My Lady..."Her voice sounded dry and weak.She frowned slightly as though trying to remember something.Then he

Natalia's POVThe fresh afternoon breeze brushed against my face the moment I stepped outside, carrying with it the scent of pine trees, damp earth, and the distant river flowing beyond the border camp. Warriors continued moving around the campsite, each occupied with one duty or another. For the first time since I heard Shantel’s condition from Dominic, I felt the heavy burden on my chest becoming lighter.I began looking around the camp, searching for Dominic.He was nowhere near the medical tents.Neither was he standing beside Azrael or Walker, who were discussing something with a few warriors near the entrance of the camp.My eyes wandered farther until I finally spotted him.He stood near the edge of the forest, several feet away from everyone else.His broad back faced the camp while his attention remained fixed on the thick trees before him.His hands rested behind him, and although he stood perfectly still, something about his posture told me his mind was elsewhere.A small