#Chapter 189: Rather Be Kissing Someone Else

After bringing the cookies to Elva and spending some time with her, I set out again, this time in search of Nicholas. My intentions were dual purpose. I wanted to speak with him as Julian suggested, as well as check on his wounds. He was a fast healer, but his bruises were many. I’d rest easier when I could see him healed with my own eyes. After checking where he was staying with Mark, I located the correct guest room. The door was already open, Nicholas was sitting inside at a desk, reading through some papers. A line of worry creased the center of his brow. I knocked and he glanced up from his paperwork. Immediately, that worry line vanished. “Piper.” “May I come in?” “Please.” He stood up from behind the desk. I entered the room and closed the door behind me. “I was hoping to check on your bruises.” “I’m doing much better.” He began to roll up his sleeves. I came closer to see. Some of the bruises were still there, but they were more faded then they had been the last time I