Chapter 197: The Future Shines as Bright as the Stars.

KATE

After lunch, we returned to the cottage. Nathan tried to convince me to take a bath with him when we arrived, but I was tired and ended up falling asleep.

It was late afternoon when I woke up. After taking a shower and putting on a short, light white dress, I went out in search of my husband. I didn't find any of the servants in the house, although I knew there was more than just someone to cook for us.

It took me a while to finally find Nathan. He was outside, sitting on the grass next to the lake, and seemed to be reading a book. The sun was about to set, creating a beautiful landscape on the horizon.

I approached slowly, feeling a flutter in my stomach, with no intention of distracting him. But he set the book aside as soon as he noticed my presence.

"Come," he said, reaching out his hand.

With his help, I sat on the grass between his legs, relaxing my back against his bare chest.

"I could live here," I reflected, marveling at