Natasha's POV

I deeply closed my eyes as I let Valerian's words register in my mind.

"Natasha," he called.

He continued to softly caress my cheeks.

It calmed me down and gave me comfort.

"Natasha."

My name stumbled from his lips yet again.

Valerian's touch traveled from my cheeks down to my chin and then my lips.

He caressed my lower lip.

I finally opened my eyes.

He's deeply staring down at me.

"No," I muttered.

Confusion came across Valerian's face but I felt him slowly removed his hand from my face.

I was taken aback by how obedient he was.

How he removed his hand quickly from my face...