With both hands, Veronica grasped at Nick, hugged him, and eagerly said, "First, tell me if Peter wanted me to do something, then I'll let you go!"

This threat from Veronica lacked the strength that it made Nick silent and dreadfully look at her with his black eyes, without a trace of displeasure.

Veronica reacted and her heart tightened as she said, "Would that be all right? I'm not threatening you, I'm just asking you."

With a low voice and sparkling black eyes, Nick asked, "Do you think you can stop me?"

Veronica bit her lip and her mind turned quickly.

Suddenly, she put her arms around Nick's strong waist,...