Chapter 75. Mates?

Xerina’s POV

There he was, Luca, standing in Chrissy’s room, shirtless, water droplets glistening on his skin as he towel-dried his hair. His eyes widened when he saw me, clearly not expecting anyone else to be there.

Chrissy’s grip on my mouth tightened for a split second before she slowly let go, her expression a mix of panic and guilt and I could feel my pulse racing, the shock of the situation crashing over me in waves.

“What the hell is going on?” I finally managed to voice out, my voice trembling with confusion and more of disbelief.

Luca’s eyes darted between Chrissy and me, and for a moment, no one spoke.

Chrissy slowly climbed off me, and her hands trembled as she backed away, her gaze still locked on Luca.

“It’s… not what you think,” she stammered, but her voice lacked conviction.

I sat up, my head spinning. “Then what is it?” I swallowed hard slowly pushing myself off the bed. “Why is he here, Chrissy?”

I looked betwe