Chapter 137

ADRIANA

My feet carry me to where Xander is standing even before my mind can fully register what I'm seeing. Candace is stuck but I'm able to move even in my shocked state. We meet in the middle and he wraps his arms around me and pulls me to him, wrapping me in his scent and warmth. My body immediately relaxes against his, a reaction I've realized I can't fight anymore.

He buries his face in the crook on my neck and inhales audibly, I feel the muscles on his face relax under my palms and the feeling it gives me is heady. Seeing someone as powerful as Xander melt under my touch.

"Where did you go?" his voice comes out muffled. I have to pull myself from the euphoria of being wrapped in his scent to be able to think of a response to give.

"I-I went for breakfast and Candace said it was a nice day for a walk." He hums against me and he relaxes further. "Xander," I call his name softly a few seconds later when he