NovelOnlineThe moment Nicholas ended the call, he turned down the temperature to 60 degrees and hurtled into the bathroom. He stripped himself bare and jumped into a cold shower.
Nights in the region were cold in May. Nicholas was shivering when he cout of the bathroom, wearing nothing but a pair of boxers. He then lay in bed like an invalid and let the cool air blow over him. Just then, he heard knocks coming from the door.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNicholas touched his forehead. His skin was cool, just like he hoped it would be. Turning off the air conditioner, he mumbled, "Cin. The door's unlocked." When he heard the door opening, he hurriedly lay sprawled on the bed and groaned, "I feel sick and weak and cold. Maybe a hot bath will warmup. Could you helpto the bathroom?" The first thing Wayne saw when he opened the door to Nicholas' room was Wayne writhing in bed in nothing but his boxers. No wonder Bernard had sent him in Hera's place. Even he found Nicholas' current state to be rather obscene.
He reached out to grab Nicholas by the arms to hold him upright.
Nicholas finally opened his eyes to take a proper look, hoping to see Hera. However, when he met Wayne's gaze, both men went still.
"What the fuck? What's wrong with you?" Nicholas yelled as he rolled off the bed and fell to the floor. "What are you doing here?" Wayne scrambled to get off the bed as well and snapped, "Who else did you think would cin? Mr. Killian said you were unwell and askedto check on you. You look perfectly fine to me!" Nicholas swore under his breath. He should have been more careful not to let Bernard screw with his plans again. When he caught the amused look on Wayne's face, he snapped, "Don't just stand there gawking! Helpup!" Wayne didn't like Nicholas at all, but he gave Nicholas a hand anyway on account of his friendship with Hera. Nicholas gripped Wayne's hand and hoisted himself up. A sudden thought crossed his mind as his fingers tightened around Wayne's He blurted, "You have to do mea favor now that you've seennaked." one Wayne blinked at him. "I don't owe you anything. I didn't force you to strip, you know." He immediately tried to pull away, but Nicholas refused to let go. He might look skinnier than Wayne, but he was strong.
A terrible foreboding filled Wayne when he noted Nicholas' hesitation and stubborn grip. He jumped and forcefully broke away, putting a healthy distance between them as he regarded Nicholas warily.
Nicholas shot him a withering look.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe snapped, "What are you doing over there? I won't bite!" He closed the distance between them, but Wayne took a step back, then another when Nicholas stepped forward again.
Wayne was frightened out of his mind. "Use your words!" "Now that Hera has delegated the role of commander to you, I want you to kick Bernard out of the group tomorrow when you get the chance!" Nicholas said.
Wayne stared at him incredulously. "I-Is that all?"
"What else is there?" Nicholas snapped. "What did you think i'd do to you? Did you even hear what I said just now?" Breathing out in relief, Wayne
regained his composure and pointed T out, "I heard you, but I won't help you. Mr. Killian is Hera's boyfriend. 9" Wat is suggest you leave Hera alone and abandon whatever romantic pursuit you have in mind."
"Screw you! Get the hell out of my room, you ass!" Nicholas seethed.
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