Chapter 82: Oh-my-stars.

Chapter 82: Oh-my-stars.

UNDER PETE, NIGEL tipped his head to the side as those words registered. His heartbeat picked up its rhythm. Do things like…?

“Do things?” Nigel asked.

“Well.” Pete dropped his gaze to Nigel’s chest, his voice husky. “I want to do this with you, not to you. But I want this to be together. Is that okay?”

Nigel frowned, his brow furrowing as a wave of uncertainty washed over him. What was bloody hell was Pete trying to explain? Saying yes felt like navigating a minefield when he wasn’t entirely sure of the landscape. On Umicore Prime, ignorance was a death sentence, a luxury he couldn’t afford. He’d learned to absorb information and fast. He needed to do that now.

“Pete.” He sighed, a ragged breath escaping him. “Just tell me clearly what you want, mate. This is me. You can talk to me. Talk all you want. I like it.”