The drive to the mall was short, and it was getting even darker outside by now. My hand rested on Nikolai as he drove silently, and I leaned back, my eyes closed just as we pulled into the parking lot.
"We are here," Nikolao whispered, then turned to me, just as I opened my eyes.
I gave a small chuckle. "That was fast. I liked it."
"You did?"
"Way too much," I admitted. "It felt like a slow, beautiful rhythm."
He gave a small smile. "We can drive around after."
"Are you just going to give me everything I want, except yourself?"
I met his eyes, and he looked tender, his gaze soft.
"I am trying to make up for it. Because if I could, I would give you everything, Iris. You deserve everything. And there is so much that..." He closed his eyes, then shook his head. "We ahould go."
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