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“Aiden, are you, all right?”
“Yeah.” I glanced at Nadia. “Why?”
“You yelled get down in your sleep.”
Shit.I ran my fingers through my dark hair.
“I have PTSD. Sorry if I alarmed you.”
She placed her hand on my arm. “Never apologize for that.”
Nadia walked out the bathroom.
A few minutes later, I relieved her of her duties. She laid on the couch and fell asleep.
Nadia stirred, stretching her arms. “That was a good nap.”
I peeked at her. “I want to apologize for my rude behavior this morning. I was a fucking asshole.”
She chuckled. “Yeah, you were.”
“I am attracted to you.” I clutched my fist and stole another glimpse of her.
Nadia blushed.
“The thought of allowing you into my life terrifies me.”
“You have to open your heart, Aiden. Trust that we could be good together. You don’t know unless you try.”
I clutched the rifle. “Sometimes, I am away a year at a time. Worse what would you do if I disappeared in active duty?”
She strolled across the room into my arms. “I’d remember all the good times we shared. And hope you’d come back to me.”
I closed my eyes, slid my free hand over her ass, and planted my lips against the top of her head.
“I need to survey the grounds. Nadia, guard the window.
She pressed her hands against my chest and gazed into my eyes. “Ok.”
I walked out of the cabin, scanning my surroundings. The lush trees swayed as I trudged through the woods. Staring through the binoculars, I scanned my surroundings. Nothing. Good. I approached the cabin. I caught a glimpse of the sun set over the sparkling lake behind the house.
“Nadia,” I called.
She crept toward the door.
“Yes?”
“Come here.”
She scurried down the stairs toward me. “It feels perfect out here.”
I smiled. “Look.” I nodded in the direction of the lake.
Her gorgeous face brightened. “The sunset is beautiful. Are you sure it’s safe?”
“Yes.” I threaded our fingers. “Come on.” I sat in the grass and pulled her down at my side.
“I can’t believe I am saying this… I’d like to see where this goes between us.”
