Chapter 65

• "Nicole,” he exhaled, "Nicole."
• "Yes." She responded. Nicole's body was charged with electricity as he breathed her name into her ears. The power in his voice made her tremble. They remained in each other's embrace for some time, soaking in each other's essence.
• Taking a deep breath, Nicole turned her attention to Garrett, her voice firm yet gentle. "Garrett, I understand that you were looking out for me, but this isn't the way. We need to find a better way to communicate and to support each other without tearing each other apart."