"Axton?" She said, her eyes widening even more, if that was even possible.

A smile spread his lips as he immediately nodded. "Yes. Me. It is me, Natalia."

"What...what are you doing here?" She asked as she straightened, forcing him to lean away from her.

"What?" He asked, his voice low, the smile slowly diminishing.

"What are you going to do to me?" She looked scared, her brows furrowed and her eyes wide.

"I am not going to..."

She moved away to the farthest edge of the bed, dragging the large blanket along with her. "Stay away from me."

She looked almost hysterical, like she was facing real danger, like...