*Nessa POV* I was getting worried that this wasn’t going to work. Was my affection also not enough to bring him back to himself? I didn’t want to let go though. The fact that he wasn’t pushing me away was a little victory in itself. My tears slip silently down my cheeks. I was really hoping this would have at least done something to him. But I guess it was pointless after all. I would have to think of another way to get Nicholas out of this situation. Just as I was about to pull away from him, his arm slacks completely, letting Nicholas go. He puts his arms around me, squeezing me to him tighter and deepening our kiss. I gasp in surprise, but soon all thought leaves my brain as the feelings overcome both of us. My heart races as the feel of his warm lips begin to finally move against m

