CHAPTER 17

PAISLEY JACOBS

Angelina

I fell asleep by Nico ’ s side last night as soon as I laid down.

I was exhausted and extremely full of dinner. That was seriously the

best meal I ’ ve ever had.

When Nico opened up about his parents, it was my first time

seeing his soft side. My heart hurts for him, but I honestly feel more

rage than sympathy. I can see how badly he wants justice for his

family, and it pisses me off that the killer got away with it. I didn’t

know Nico’s parents, but based on the man he is, they didn’t

deserve that fate. I told him I ’ d help find who did it, and I meant

that.

I packed plenty of clothes but slept in one of Nico ’ s button-

up shirts. It was surprisingly comfortable and smelled like him, so I

disregarded my pajamas. I grab my phone buzzing from the

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