Chapter 355: - - 355-
Nikolai barely focused on his surroundings, his attention on the group of five in front of him who all acted familiarly with each other.
Again, he found himself wondering just why he had screwed himself over by showing up.
Nikolai was so caught up in his thoughts that he startled slightly when Caspian popped out in front of him, the Omega’s delicate beauty seemed to have bloomed even more.
"I’m really happy you decided to join us," Caspian said kindly, ignoring the dark stares he was getting from Asher.
"You should listen to your husband and keep your distance," Nikolai dropped his voice to say.
Caspian was a little shaken by that, taking a step back. He hadn’t forgotten for a moment just how terrifying Nikolai could be. "Right." He murmured, turning around to leave. "Sit anywhere."
Nikolai felt a bit better now that everyone was wary of him, sitting at the far end of the dining table. The maids that brought lunch trembled as they served him, darting off just as quickly as they came.
At the other end of the table, all five of them were happily chatting and laughing, easily ignoring his presence.
And as Nikolai fought against his reflexes not to pull out another cigar, he wondered for the umpteenth time just what he was doing there.