KATERINA’S POINT OF VIEW
I stepped through the doorway of our home, exhaustion weighing heavily on my shoulders. The sight of Nathaniel, my fiance, waiting for me was not as comforting as I had anticipated. His surprise at my return was evident in his eyes, but there was something else lurking beneath the surface—a lack of concern, a detachment.
"Katerina," he uttered, his voice laced with both surprise and indifference. "You're back."
I couldn't help the twinge of disappointment that flickered within me. Did he not miss me? Did he not worry about my safety during my absence? These questions danced on the tip of my tongue, but I held them back, steeling myself for what was to come.
"Did you even try to look for me?" I asked, unable to hide the slight tremor in my voice. I needed to kno
