Chapter 31The rest of the drive passed in silence. While Westley continued to stare out the window, Nicolaj tried to keep his emotions under control. He’d glance over every few minutes or so to make sure Westley was still awake, praying that at some moment he’d hear his lover say something. Riding in the car in silence was unnerving, the perfect setting to put him on edge. All at once he wanted to yell in a fit of anger, comfort out of human necessity, and cry out of relief while professing his love. It made it hard to keep his eyes and his mind focused on the rain slicked road.
So much had happened these last few days, bringing forth the conversation with Lydia. She told him his relationship with Westley would be tested. She, of course, did not elaborate on her choice of words. He wonder
