Natalie's POV I looked down at my knees as Weston applied some ointment to them. I had grazed them harshly when Asher pushed me on the grass. "Natalie," Weston called my name and I looked at him from under my eyelashes. "Please don't do that again. I was only trying to protect you," he said. I nodded. "I promise, I won't. This was a silly mistake and I was acting like an ingrate," I replied and he nodded. "I understand that you were feeling overwhelmed and suffocated, so I'll stop the guards from following you. No more guards will be around you from now on," Weston said and I looked at him with wide eyes. "Really?" I asked. The thought of not having the guards around made me feel free and comfortable. "Yes, Natalie. No more guards." "Oh thank you! I promise you, I'll be safe and

