Chapter 18

XANDER

Donovan has ignored every one of my calls.

I've sent him more messages than I cared to count on one hand and he hasn't replied to any of them. I know he is getting them and ignoring them, because that is just a Donovan thing to do.

And I'm losing my shit over it.

"Your dark cloud is back."

Daciana said to me one morning during our usual breakfast.

She has her usual cup of espresso in front her, which she hasn't taken a sip of at all today, and her plate is also untouched. I wanted to ask what was bothering her but knew I wouldn't get a real response in return, so I didn't try. But it was eating me up inside.

"You're seeing things that are not there." I muttered. "I feel perfectly fine."

She nodded, pursing her lips and looking deep in thought. After a minute or so, she nods, making an 'aha' sound and snapping her fingers. "Right." She drawled, i