Nate
“Come, my queen,” I smile at Arianna. “I shall put you to bed.” I am holding her in my arms as I take her upstairs.
“Nate,” She kicks her feet while giggling.
I enter the waiting elevator, and she leans her head against my chest. It has been a long, trying day. Our emotions have ranged from happiness to sadness and anger. A soft snore comes from Arianna as I exit the elevator and walk down to her room. I kick open the door and lay her on the bed. She stirs and opens her eyes.
“Nate,” She whispers.
“Yes, my love,” I respond.
“Are you going to stay with me tonight?” She asks while fluttering her green eyes.
“Of course, Ari,” I tell her. “I’m not going anywhere.”
A soft smile spreads onto her face as I slowly undress. Her eyes look up and down my body. I have a few wounds from t
