During the ride into the city, I laid my head on his shoulder. Two weeks ago, Mathew revealed the estate's precise location to me. To be honest, I didn't realize we were so close to the city, but I did know that Nicola and Mathew could make the trip there and back in a day.

Thick snowflakes were falling by the time we reached the city, dusting the sidewalks. I appreciated the more sober, weather-appropriate attire Nicola had given me. Maybe he enjoys it when I wear nothing but a bathrobe around the house, but he never lets anyone see Mathew staring at me in that state. When it didn't...