" You need to rest," he says. I nod, ready to get up, but I'm swept off my feet by him. I gape at him, my arms wrapping around his neck.

 

" I can walk,"

 

" I know," he answers, leaving the office.

 

He takes me back to my room and puts me on the bed. He sits beside me, and I rest my head against his shoulder. His scent calms me. It's so lovely, something earthy, woodsy.

 

" You smell nice," the words leave my mouth before I can stop them. Nicholas' chest vibrates a little.

 

He turns his face to me, and his fingers cradle my chin, tilting...