I wasn't sure how long we lay down there for, but after what seemed like a while, Nikolai's hand around me tightened and he effortlessly picked me up, his hand balancing me on his body.
He was whispering sweet nothings to me as he lay me on the bed, then tucked me in, his eyes taking me in for a long moment. He stayed, saying all of the things I loved to hear, and kissing all of the places I loved having him kiss, till I started to fall asleep. My eyes closed, and I felt him kiss my forehead one last time before he walked away, his weight leaving the bed.
I settled into bed, but once he was gone, my eyes slowly opened. I could see him around the luggage, and he simply took out the box from this morning. He watched it for a while before he took out a single syringe and injection.
My lip
