Months passed quickly. After discussing our feelings with one another, Nicholas and I both felt at ease and relished our time together. We had numerous romantic weekends at his several homes across the world.

To visit each new location and truly experience Nicholas' world was fascinating and wonderful. I nearly didn't want the journey to end.

But as soon as I came through the front door and gave Laura a big hug, I knew I was home.

Home.

Though I had called Atkins home for many years, the feelings evoked by living with Nicholas and Laura far exceeded what I had felt there.

We also had to adjust to the...