Chapter 193

NATALIE’S POV I was sitting with Oliveira in the pack dining house. Our trays were full but barely touched as we talked and laughed like sisters. She was smiling more those days, and it made me so happy to see. “I still can’t believe Nate is your mate,” I said with a grin, leaning closer as if it was a secret I didn’t want the walls to hear. Oliveira covered her face with one hand as she laughed. “Stop teasing me.” I laughed harder. “I’m not teasing. I’m being serious. That man is cute. And those dimples? You got yourself a good one, Liv.” She blushed, looking down to her fork. “He is nice… really nice.” I wiggled my eyebrows. “So? How were things going between you two? Don’t keep me in suspense.” She took a slow breath and picked at the edge of her napkin. “Well… we’ve been talking. A lot, actually. He checks in on me every day. Asks about Hana, brings me things he thinks I need. He’s gentle... and sweet in a way I didn’t expect from someone in his position.” “That’s amazing! So, what