Chapter 209

LIAM’S POV I stirred slightly in bed. The warmth beside me made it hard to wake up completely. My hand reached out to brush soft skin. Natalie. Her back was to me, but I could feel her breathing—slow and even. I smiled a little to myself. She turned over slowly, blinking those sleepy eyes up at me. goddess, she was beautiful. She was even more beautiful when she just woke up. “Morning,” she whispered. Her voice was raspy with sleep. “Morning,” I replied, brushing a lock of her hair away from her face. I kissed her forehead gently. “Sleep okay?” She nodded, curling closer. “I always sleep better when you’re here.” My arms wrapped around her, pulling her in, pressing my nose into her hair. “That’s good. I want you to get used to that.” She laughed softly. “Careful, Alpha. Sounds like a threat.” “I’m full of threats, baby,” I murmured. I kissed the side of her neck. “But this one’s a promise.” We stayed like that for a while. We were tangled together, cuddling and breathing softly. Her fi