Chapter 77

Willow POV:

He looked like he would explode if he didn’t get time to relax. Finally, his shoulders fell and his lips curved slightly into a smile of resignation. This was a sign that he was giving in.

He stood up and hovered over me for a moment, surprising me when he buried his head in the crook of my neck, nuzzling and kissing. It bit back a gasp.

Nicholas was far from shy when it came to public display of affection, but it was awkward for him to be so forward, even if it was only in front of Virgil.

"Maybe I should leave..." Virgil said slowly.

Nicholas mumbled 'yes' as I said 'no' at the same time. I laughed and put my hands on his cheeks, to push his face away, taking pleasure in the sight of his small smile.

"I'll be right back," he said.

"Please take a shower." I ran my fingers through his much longer-than-normal hair. "And maybe sneak in a trim."

He laughed, and it was the first time I'd heard that sound since my fall. I liked his laugh. It was infectious. It made everything