Chapter 49. Planned My Evening

Aurora

The crowd roared with a loud ovation as some men escorted Xavier to the stage. He stood upright, a small smile on his face. I could tell he was trying hard not to scowl at the host of the event, who was whispering furtively beside him.

I held a giggle as he grunted loudly into the microphone and began his speech. I settled properly into my chair to listen, but my eyes kept roaming his body instead of his face.

He wore a black tuxedo and trousers that complemented his black shoes. His composure spoke loudly of royalty, and his scent, a mixture of his favorite body mist and lavender, filled my nostrils. His facial expression as he read figures was golden. I bit my lip as he glanced occasionally at me as if he wanted me to know he was watching.

I coughed silently as a waiter a plate of chicken dumplings and a glass of wine in front of me. “Thank you. Can I get a glass of water?”

He nodded briefly. “Please, give me a minute.”

I smiled as