Chapter 197
~ Nathaniel ~
When day finally broke properly, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink, I'd convinced myself that Navine would stay. That he'd skip work or at least arrive late, still wrapped up in Hailey's bed, too satisfied and sated to care about responsibilities.
But no.
Right on time… like clockwork, like the disciplined, controlled bastard he'd always been, Navine emerged from Hailey's building.
And he was smiling.
Actually f*****g smiling. A genuine, unguarded expression I hadn't seen on my brother's face in... years, maybe. The kind of smile that came from deep satisfaction. From happiness. From having exactly what you wanted.
He walked to his car with a spring in his step, completely oblivious to my vehicle parked several spots away. Didn't even glance aro
