Chapter 85

ADRIANA

The conversation I had with Xander in the morning is still ringing in my head. I couldn't believe he said any of what he did.

I was too stunned, baffled that I couldn't even think of a response. I froze on the spot and kept staring at him like he had grown two heads.

"I'm not saying you have to respond right now or even have an answer." He breathed out when I didn't say anything even after about five minutes.

It felt like five hours if I'm being honest.

"Take your time. I'll be here when you feel you're ready and you're comfortable with all this." He brought my hand up to his lips and placed a soft kiss there.

I'm not lying when I say it made my heart stop. For that second, I wondered why I ever thought he was so bad. I almost lost track of everything I stood up. Thankfully, my senses returned before I fully lost my mind. I didn't say anything damaging. Silence was the b