~Evric's POV~
I reached for my phone, half-expecting a work notification, but instead, it was a message.
Nicki: I'm around your estate, Evric. Can you come outside for a while?
My jaw tightened as I stared at the screen. A long breath escaped me before I typed back.
What is this about? If it's work-related, let's talk at the office.
Almost immediately, his reply came.
Nicki: It's nothing related to work, Evric. I just want to see you… I miss you. I miss us.
I pinched the bridge of my nose, already feeling the heaviness of the conversation.
Nicki, I thought we talked about this before.
Nicki: I can't stop thinking about you. Please, just come outside for a while.
A bitter sigh slipped from my lips.
My boyfriend is here, Nicki. There's no way I would come out to see you.
But Nicki pressed on.
Nicki: Evric… you could, if you wanted to.
I clenched my jaw and typed my final message.
I won't. He's sleeping on my chest right now, and that's where I want to be.
