Chapter Thirty-Six: “Yearning”

Nadia's POV

It's been a week since I returned from the retreat with Nathaniel, and I'm missing him.

Missing him a lot. More than I really thought I would.

We've been texting every single day when he's got time, but it's nothing like being in person with him physically. We're planning to do a video call this evening once he's finished up with a meeting so at least I'll get to see him in some capacity.

As for life back home, well..

Mike and Alarik haven't laid-a hand on me since I've come home, making me think that Mike listened to my threat and has backed off for time being. At least, I hope. I'm still doing all the normal duties

that he asked of me before, but it seems he's finally leaving me alone to do them. Gabby and Lynette have told me that I probably should keep my guard up still, which I am, but this is a welcome feeling to not have to worry as much.

I walk outside of the house and make my way to the garden, and I make sure to do the zipper up on my sweater as I walk. It's star