Nathan’s POV
The moment I pressed my lips against hers, I knew I was lost. Everything around me faded, and it was just the two of us, tangled in that kiss by the lake. Her lips were soft, hesitant at first, but as she relaxed into the kiss, I felt her begin to melt into me.
Bella.
Her name echoed in my mind, over and over, like a melody I couldn’t escape. The softness of her lips against mine, the way her breath hitched when I pulled her closer
My wolf stirred inside, a low growl of approval rumbling through me.
“ Finally,” my wolf said, his voice gruff yet tinged with satisfaction. “She’s ours. Claim her. Why don’t you tell her?” My wolf’s voice growled in my head, irritated. “ She’s ours, Nathan. You’re wasting time.”
“Not yet,” I replied, pulling back slightly to catch my breath.
