Nico's POV

She controls me to a large extent. She makes me lose my well-developed composure over absolutely nothing. I feel a sense of vulnerability as I try to stop myself from blushing. Try as much as I can, but it's impossible. The prospect of it is frightening. All my life, I have pretty much been in control of absolutely everything. This is a complete shocker to me, and I don't know what to make of it.

I see the amusement in her eyes. It's clear she doesn't even try to hide it. The fact ...