Chapter 3

"Every time Nathan stumbled home drunk, I'd have black coffee and aspirin ready. I'd give him an earful while picking up after him.

He'd bury his head in my chest, making soft noises as he snuggled up to me.

Sometimes, he'd wink with a mischievous glint in his eye and pull out a hidden gift. "This is the sapphire necklace of Charles XI's queen. After a round of drinks, I managed to get the necklace at the auction.

"Your skin is so fair. You look gorgeous with this huge gemstone."

The vibrant city lights outside the window hadn't changed one…