Chapter 7

I could not get a wink of sleep that night as thoughts of that kiss I had shared with her stormed my mind. I just hoped she would understand the message I had been trying to pass on to her and not misunderstand. But right now, I needed to find a way to get a grip as it would seem that something had yet awakened in me the moment I had done that. So I thought it just might be time I had a run in the woods. It's been quite a long while since I last had any such activities and perhaps it was high time I fixed that.

Quickly I took off my shirt and replaced it with a sleeveless over a pair of jeans. My running shoes and I were ready for it. I walked out of the house instructing the maids to keep a close eye on Nicolette and should anything strange start happening, they were to call me immediately. Seeing they concurred with my instructions, I took off from around the back of the house. It was going to be a long night but it should do me good as I felt less hot out here.

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