Book 2 Chapter 35
___ Nat POV ___
As the day of our wedding approached, the tradition of not seeing Eric until the ceremony weighed heavily on me. While I understood the meaning behind it, I couldn't help but feel a longing to be near him, to have his reassuring presence by my side. Eric expressed his concerns about our separation, and I tried to lighten the mood by cracking a joke about being the one in the white dress. It brought a smile to his face, but deep down, I knew he struggled with the idea.
We shared a passionate kiss, and I felt his intense desire for me. It was tempting to give in, to stay in his arms and forget about the tradition. But I reminded him of the presence of my father and the shadow detail assigned to me, ensuring my safety. I assured him that I would be fine an
