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They slept peacefully in each other's arms, unclothed and under the duvet. It was the most blissful sleep Nikolai has had in a while. Same goes for Adira.

Although, his hands were still gloved as they wrapped around her, Adira knew it was only a matter of time before he'd stop using them.

When they woke up by morning, they remained in each other's arms for sometime. Adira was cuddled up on Nikolai's chest, while he wrapped his hands around her protectively.

"How did we meet at the pool, Nik?" She suddenly asked, her voice soft and low.

She had been dying to know for days now. And since they were seemingly on good terms now, she felt there was no better time to ask him about it.

Nikolai hesitated a little, tho, before responding.

"I had gone to the pool with Ophelia."

"Ophelia?" Adira interrupted. "Who's Ophelia."

When he delayed his response, she immediately knew who it was.

"She's my ex." He confirmed.

The one that was dead...or missing. She regretted asking. Thankfully, it