#Chapter 231: We’ve Changed Over The Years

After the announcements were completed, I stayed behind to privately speak to Nicholas. When the other girls cleared the room, I said, “Thank you for the rescue.” “It seemed the other girls were ready to fight for you,” Nicholas said. “They were,” I agreed. “But so was my wolf.” His face suddenly became more guarded. “Oh.” “Your entrance was timely.” “I’m glad then,” he said. Then he cleared his throat. That was odd. So too was his inability to look me in the eye. “Nick?” “I may or may not have been keeping tabs on you. Just to make sure you are okay.” “Which is it?” I asked. “May or may not.” He cleared his throat again. “May.” Maybe I should have been upset that he was tailing me around. Instead, I just felt relieved. I had nearly lost myself, after all. I would have hated to hurt Jessica. She simply cared about Joyce. That shouldn’t have been a crime punished with a black eye. Or worse. Nicholas watched me with a careful eye. “Are you okay?” “I don’t know,” I admitted. “