Chapter 171 Reckless Abandon

• Nicholas
• My eyes were bleary by the time I ripped my eyes away from the pile of paperwork on my desk and glanced at the clock. 3:24 AM. Fuck. I needed to get to bed.
• With a heavy sigh, I pushed away from my desk and stood, stretching my stiff muscles. The thought of Kayla’s warm body pressed against mine made my heart ache with longing. I wanted nothing more than to wrap my arms around her, kiss the soft skin of her neck, and tenderly make love to her—to show her with actions what I couldn’t always express with words.