Sinful Man. Part 54

"Instead of asking me why, ask yourself. Why did you trust me? Why did you believe me? Why did you believe me over your own instincts? It's because you needed to find some good in me. You needed to find some redeemable aspect in me so that you could use it to justify your feelings. No matter how much you resist it, you have developed feelings for me. You hate me because you think you're supposed to. Your pride and beliefs are telling you that I am your enemy. But your heart cannot turn away. You know this, so you tried to justify that desire by saying "at least he's a man of his word, I can appreciate that". You could like one part of me and hate the rest, guilt-free."

Helena covered her ears and shook her head. "No! No, that's not true! I hate you with every fiber of my being! You're evil! You're a monster! You hurt the people I care about!"

Xavier grabbed her by her shoulders and dragged her to her feet as if her body was weightless.

"Then why did you smile and