Chapter 371. She’s Been Eager to Meet You

Apphia POV

Nicholas’ words earlier rush to my head. ‘I can’t get you out of my head. I think about you when I open my eyes in the morning, all day, and right before I sleep. I do like you, Apphia, and I intend to make you mine.’

He sounded so sincere. The lycan alpha wants me.

I open my eyes a bit later and realize I had fallen asleep on Nicholas’ shoulder. I look up discreetly and meet his eyes. I redden in embarrassment, and his lips twitch.

“Sorry,” I mumble.

“You snore,” his tone is teasing.

“I do not!”

I gaze out the window, ignoring his penetrating stare and hidden smile. What is it about my embarrassment that pleases him?

I notice our landscape has changed. We are going through a quieter area now, in a residence.” Is this another way to the hospital?” I ask quietly.

“You’re not going back there, Apphia,”

“Where am I going?”

“Home,”

Home, I repeat silently. Nicholas slowly grabs my hand. I feel curr