*Nick*
I stand beside Nina, my arms wrapped around her, offering comfort as Zay strides back into the room. He appears drained. "So, how did it go with the ice queen? Is she leaving?"
"Don't call her that, Nick. She is not like that," Zay admonishes, shaking his head. It's evident he had taken a liking to her. "She said she will consider it. She is just concerned about you, Nina."
"I know, but she had had such terrible experiences herself that she thinks all men are like that and well… that werewolves are worse. And Nick isn't like that, nor are you, Zay," Nina says, looking at Zay.
Zay offers her a warm smile. "Thanks. I know Nick isn't like that either, but you are right. She has been through so much pain and had so many awful experiences that it's no wonder trust is difficult for he
