Natalya nodded, her forehead resting against mine. "Together," she echoed, her voice softer now, filled with something deeper than frustration—hope, trust, love.
She sighed, her breath warm against my skin. "Promise me you won't do anything reckless, Viper. Not until we know more. I can't lose you. Not now. Not ever."
I tightened my arms around her, my voice filled with sincerity. "I promise, Natalya. I'm not going anywhere. We'll face this together, just like we always do."
She looked up at me, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. "I love you, Viper. More than anything. More than I ever thought possible."
I pressed another kiss to her forehead, my heart swelling with love and devotion. "I love you too, Natalya. Always."
