Chapter 844

Soon, a thin layer of sweat formed in the palm of Nick's hand.

Khloe opened her eyes and saw the tight furrow in his brow, the flush of blood drained from his face.

"Not feeling well?" she asked gently "Mm...I'm tired." He rested his head on her shoulder, and the fatigue in his voice was undeniable.

Khloe asked with tender concern, and Nick didn't hide his exhaustion.

Today had been far too demanding for him-after barely sleeping last night, he had gone straight to the bidding event.

By day's end, his body simply could not keep up.

She wanted to tell Lenny to turn toward the hospital, but before the words left her mouth, Nick gripped her hand.

Closing his eyes, he whispered into her ear, "Khloe...I want to go home."

"All right.Then let's go home first." Khloe caressed his face, speaking with indulgent affection.

She knew he was being playful, letting down his guard.

many burdens that he never allowed himself a

her, he no longer needed

Nick did was take Khloe's phone and switch

past few days had felt like half

been like

had this moment-time that belonged entirely

wanted to claim her completely, leaving no space for

for her part, immediately

him carefully when they were

mostly healed, every scar tugged

when he had difficulty bathing or changing dressings, she had been unable to

home, she would tend

finish, Nick could no longer

his shirt and bent to claim her

flushed, but her hands did not pause-while he kissed

and the

itself recharged him, Every touch between them was like rain after a drought, a desperate, mind-consuming

for a

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