Chapter 2944

"Go ahead and open it," Jared encouraged gently.

Nicole bit her lip slightly. "Maybe you should handle this one.

She already had the Fire Crest, and while another wouldn't be too much, she somehow felt the Water Crest might be safer with Jared.

Jared looked at her tenderly. "It doesn't really matter who does it," he reassured her.

Then, with a click on the 'enter' key and a pat on Nicole's shoulder, he said, "After all, I'm all yours."

"Hey..." Nicole watched him walk away, a mix of humor and slight annoyance in her heart. 'He always leaves just like that, ' she mused.

"I'm off to shower," Jared shouted over his shoulder, disappearing into the bathroom.

Nicole let out a small sigh, her face growing serious as she focused on the task in front of her.

was done showering, she

open," she informed him as he walked back into the

with a gentle smile, asked softly, "Did

yet," Nicole admitted,

closer and gently stroked her hair. "Worried

just give it a shot," Nicole replied, her feelings a bit tangled. It wasn't fear, more

been through this with the Fire Crest, Nicole

watch

settled down, and the night grew

the congratulatory messages, her face

asked softly, taking

head. "Nothing, just

her, said, "You're thinking about what happened

that was quite the ordeal," Nicole replied, a small, thoughtful

beside

cozy and

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