"You genuinely believe that this will make me feel better? With a whiff, Ophelia questioned.
Nikolai grinned. "Darling, I'm not used to showing compassion."
Ophelia finally smiled and closed her eyes as she savored the warmth of his hands. "Thank you."
Nikolai laughed. He couldn't believe she was truly saying thank you. Letting go of her face, he gently stroked the back of her head. When he played with her hair, she occasionally opened her eyes to look into his.
The warmness of those eyes set them apart from his other two forms. These eyes were not filled with gloom; rather, they were filled with innocent feelings.
"Is it working?" Asked Nikolai.
"Huh?" Ophelia lost in staring into his eyes.
Nikolai's lips twitched. "Compassion."
"It is." Ophelia smiled. "Your actions. Not just your eyes."
"Noted ma'am." Nikolai chuckled, staring at her with full amusement.