Guarded: Worth the Risk

Chapter 25

Nico

I stare at the ceiling of the master bedroom as Natalia rests her head on my bare chest, her hand making little figure eights on my pec. She’s been distant for a few days, and I can’t help the nagging feeling that something is wrong. No matter how many times she say’s “I’m fine”, I know better. Nothing is never “fine” when she says that.

Shifting to my side I pull her closer to me. My hands roaming her bare back as I stare into her chocolate eyes. “Are you sure you’re, okay?” I mutter against her hair as I place a kiss on her head.

“Yes. I’m fine.”

Releasing a ragged breath, I roll onto my back. “Yeah- Well I’m having a hard time believing that.”

“I’m serious. Just let whatever your thinking- go. I’m fine and I will continue to tell you I’m fine until you drop whatever this ob