Chapter 19

Xavier’s POV

“So, your mom plans on adopting her or what?” Chelsea asked as we sat next to each other in the car on our way to school.

I’d just explained the whole alien story to her.

“Well…something like that. She claims the girl needs help, and she’s probably the only one that can protect her,” I replied with a shrug, and she scoffed.

She clearly looked upset.

“Where does she even come from, anyway? And is it just a coincidence she met your mom?” She further asked, and I just shrugged, not having an answer to it.

“Gosh! So, will you two be living together?” She went on talking.

I smelt jealousy this time around.

“Do you want to chase her away?” I asked with a light smile, and she rolled her eyes.

She didn’t say a word for a while, clearly seething with anger.

“By the way, Xavier,” she broke the silence.

“Prom is just a few days ahead. Have you chosen a date yet?”

Oh! Prom.

“Um…not really. I don’t have an