Chapter 62

VLADIMIR

I watched as Elena walked out of the house, gathering her courage to see her family.

Her eyes were fixed on them, and though I would have normally gone out to stand by her side, I knew better than to do so. For this, she was going to have to do that on her own. I was going to have to stand back for her to be able to do it

“Mom?” She whispered, looking at her mother.

“Elena?” Her mother responded. Her whole family got up, and I smiled before taking a step back. I turned to find Natasha standing behind me. Her eyes met mine and I smiled, extending my hand toward her, hugging the woman who grew as my sister for a long time.

“I haven’t thanked you after saving her.” I said, and she smiled.

“You know that you didn’t need to thank me. She is my brother’s mate and I wasn’t going to leave her to die.” She said, making me smile. I kissed her forehead, letting my lips linger there for a moment.

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[Flashback]

I watched as Konstan