The hot water streamed over me, washing away the grime and stress of the day. I leaned against the cool tiles, letting the steam envelop me like a warm, comforting blanket. My apartment, now a temporary fortress with Nico’s men stationed throughout, felt both suffocating and safe. Their presence was a constant reminder of the danger lurking outside, but also a reassurance that I was not alone.
Nico. Just thinking about him sent a shiver down my spine. The memory of his touch, his kiss, was seared into my mind. His rugged handsomeness, the intensity of his gaze, the way he held me with such raw power and tenderness—it all came flooding back, making my pulse quicken.
I closed my eyes, letting my thoughts drift back to him. His hands on my skin, his lips against mine, the heat of his body p
