Natalia’s POV
I woke up in a warm pair of arms.
Familiar arms.
When I opened my eyes, I saw green ones staring back down at me. My head throbbed, and I tried to lift it, but Andrei gently pushed me back down.
“It’s okay, my love. You’re okay. Just rest.”
I blinked against the sudden light. As consciousness returned, a wave of relief washed over me that was so intense tears began to prick at my eyes.
“Andrei?” I whispered, hardly daring to believe it—hardly daring to believe that he was here, kneeling over me, his hands cupping my face and his eyes boring into mine.
He nodded and smiled, stroking his thumb across my cheekbone. “I’m here.” He leaned down and pressed his forehead to mine. “Goddess, I was so worried that I had lost you. When I found you like that… It was terrifying.”
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