NATALIE

I come back after washing myself and find Ryker lying dead on the couch. His right arm is hanging by the edge while the other one is draped over his stomach.

We had sex. I not—so accidentally marked him. He got angry and without saying a word, rushed to get a bath while I stayed here feeling proud of myself for the very first time in my life.

Then, he came back and slumped down here. The day has turned into night, yet he is still lying in the same position, his eyes staring at the c