NATALIA
I almost forgot to breathe when he called my name. My whole body tensed up like I was caught doing something wrong. I don’t know why I hadn’t heard him come in. It was possible that I didn’t hear the gates opening, but I should have when he was close enough.
I shot up from the bed in dire panic, and to make it worse, my tears slid down my cheek before I could act like nothing was wrong. Even my wolf was panicking, clearly affected by my emotions all over the place.
Still, I tried my best to compose myself as I hurried to gather the pictures I had laid on the bed.
“Sorry, I didn’t hear you come in. M-must be me spacing out,” I laughed awkwardly, stammering as I felt his gaze still locked on me, “What are you doing home early? Was there any change of plans?” I forced a smile, bar
