After bringing the cookies to Elva and spending some time with her, I set out again, this time in search of Nicholas.
My intentions were dual purpose. I wanted to speak with him as Julian suggested, as well as check on his wounds. He was a fast healer, but his bruises were many. I’d rest easier when I could see him healed with my own eyes.
After checking where he was staying with Mark, I located the correct guest room. The door was already open, Nicholas was sitting inside at a desk, reading through some papers. A line of worry creased the center of his brow.
I knocked and he glanced up from his paperwork. Immediately, that worry line vanished.
“Piper.”
“May I come in?”
“Please.” He stood up from behind the desk.
I entered the room and closed the door behind me. “I was hoping to che
