Chapter 49. Finding Willow (2)

Nicholas’s POV

“I’m actually on my way to a dinner meeting. Did you need something important?”

She ignored my short tone. “It’s nothing major. I was hoping you would be available this weekend to meet for dinner?”

I had a feeling this was another set-up and I just didn’t have the energy at the moment. What I needed was a vacation. “I’m going out of town for a few days, so I’ll have to take a rain check.”

“Oh? Where are you going?”

I narrowed my eyes but chuckled. “Aren’t I a little old to need a signed permission slip?”

“Now, don’t take that tone with me. I was only asking. I love you and I’m worried about you.”

“I’m fine. It’ll be a couple of days on a beach somewhere. I need to unwind.”

“Are you taking anybody special?”

I sighed. “No. Just me.”

She remained silent for a minute. “Okay, I know you’re busy. I won’t keep you any longer. Have fun on your trip, honey.”

“Thanks, mom. I’ll talk to you soon.”

Aft