I nodded in a rush. “Yes, Sir. And thank you.” I stepped toward the bed and was able to pass out in seconds. A big part of me wanted Nicholas to cuddle with me as the big spoon, but he didn’t seem into that. That was okay. If I had to become his now, I’d eventually find a way to make him mine.
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When I woke up, it was nighttime from what the antique wall clock read, where candles sat near it for better lighting. The old-style coatrack complimented the space very well. I wondered what my sleep schedule would be like from now on. Would this be a thing starting tonight? What about Christmas tomorrow? I was also still naked, but I figured that would become a routine while living here. Maybe it came with the territory.
I got up and couldn’t find where to turn on the light. The dimness
