[ Did Masaomi feel a little bad for this? Maybe. But did he feel some potent sense of pride for it? Oh, he sure did. He can't hide the small smirk which comes onto his lips, or the way that his hand on her thighs rides up further towards between her legs. she didn't have panties, right? ... No, too soon. He knows it's too soon.

Nathan's not dumb though, he sees Masaomi's smirk and narrows his gaze just a little before he focuses back on Nariko and puts on a pleasant smile! He was disappointed. He really was disappointed. But all the same, there's no helping it if she wants to be with her mate and her family. He shakes his head and - ]

That sounds nice, and I know I'll appreciate the help! And if I do, that means Irina definitely will because she's the organized one.