Chapter 24: Fear

Nathalia’s POV

I woke up to the sunlight streaming onto my face. I quickly covered my eyes with my right hand before slowly sitting up.

As far as I remember, I lowered the curtains last night. Perhaps it was Stephen.

I almost screamed in surprise as an arm suddenly wrapped around my waist. I looked to my side, and there was Stephen, peacefully sleeping.

I couldn’t help but smile. Yesterday, our bodies became one, and I officially became a woman.

But my cheeks heated up as I remembered how his hand explored my body and how he moved rapidly inside me. It felt like his touch left an imprint all over me, and even now, I feel ticklish.

I immediately lowered my head and tried to bury the recent memories deep in my mind before looking at my husband again. Fatigue was evident on his face, so I couldn’t resist reaching out and gently stroking his cheek.

I quickly withdrew my hand as he stirred. He must have come home late again, so I didn’t want to disturb him.

I carefully slid out of bed and