Chapter 39

• The next day, Nico came by the bar alone. You cheerfully greeted him, simply because he brought coffee. At least that's what you told yourself. Not because you really liked him.
• He smiled with his eyes as well this time. You noticed that the corners of his eyes crinkled up with crow's feet. He set the coffee down and picked you up in a great big hug.
• “What are—oh hello to you, too,” you sassed, as his arms wrapped around you.