Chapter 46

After taking a deep breath, Nicholas replied with a simple "Be there soon" to Yasmine. Then, he quickly shot off a half-hearted response to Melody before giving a more thoughtful reply to Charlotte. With that out of the way, he headed to the bathroom to freshen up. In the bathroom, Nicholas' gaze swept over the rack where several pairs of stockings hung neatly. He couldn't help but sigh. Women with an elegant, mature charm always seemed to have an endless collection of these. And most of them were black silk. After a quick rinse, Nicholas grabbed his keys and drove straight to Yasmine's place. The moment he stepped through the door, passion ignited. A single spark and the fire roared to life. … A cigarette flared between Nicholas's fingers as he took a slow drag. Everything moved at a fast pace in the world of adults. "Still no change." Finishing his cigarette, Nicholas glanced at Yasmine, who was lying exhausted on the bed. Her eyes were closed and she was catching her b