Natalia’s POV
I open my eyes and look around the darkened room groggily, quickly realising that I must have fallen asleep. I glance at the clock on the nightstand and groan internally when I see it’s 1am.
Shit.
I better get home before anyone realises I’m missing. The last thing I want to do is worry anyone, considering the current situation with our pack. I sit up slowly and comb my fingers through my damp hair as I take in Aiden’s sleeping form lying peacefully by the crackling fire. I watch intently as his large chest moves gently with each deep, steady breath, his whole body calm and relaxed. Goddess he hasn’t moved a muscle… he must be exhausted.
It dawns on me that I have never seen him like this. He always has such a serious demeanour, he’s intimidating and tough but last nig
