Chapter 12: An Intimidating Guest

VIVIAN’S POV

I walked up to Nate in the club with a tray of drinks in my hand. “Thank you for volunteering to make this easier for me. I was worried if someone else became stuck with me then I would never be able to complete my degree.”

“I figured that’s why you were looking at me. Julian still isn’t aware of our little plan. Just tell me when you need to sneak out and I’ll cover for you.” Nate winked at me, and I giggled.

“You’re too kind to me,” I reached up to kiss his cheek before walking away with the order in my hand.

The amount of relief that washed over me for finding a loophole myself was immeasurable. But it wasn’t until I realized I was going against my Master’s orders, that the guilt hit. The sinking feeling that I was letting him down outweighed my happiness and I became acutely aware that I had messed up. But this was what I needed to be happy. I wanted this degree. I needed this degree.