ZARYA ROGOV
"Natasha!"
My wide eyes zeroed in on her crying face, and I felt like someone had stabbed me in the guts. I...I promised to keep her safe, but now as she stood here in front of me, I felt utterly helpless.
What have I done?
I completely overlooked the fact that my selfish act could make her lose her life.
I felt Sergei slowly walking up behind me. His hands stuffed in his pants pocket and his gait powerful with an edge of unwavering control. His shadow engulfed me, and his warm breath near my ear made me shiver.
"You cannot win from me, wifey." He whispered in my ear.
I continued to stare at Natasha with tear-filled eyes, yet my face remained expressionless. The thing I feared the most was happening before my eyes. Once again, fate has failed me. I must lose myself bef
