Chapter 53

Layla

I lay on my bed and stared at the ceiling. I wasn't capable of anything else. Melody chatted with me for a moment, but then she had to go. So I could get lost in my thoughts. There was enough to think about.

Lilia was right. Xavier and I should have a real chat. As Lilia said, everyone should throw in their two cents and explain themselves.

Only a knock on my door brought life back to me. I sat up and sighed. Theoretically, I could ignore that. There is a high probability that it was Melody and I would prefer to be alone right now. I thought Xavier was unlikely, after all, we did something today. So why should he be here? Sarafine would also be a possibility, but Melody would be more likely.

A second knock, and this time it was much louder. No, that wasn't Melody, the knocking didn't suit her. I would bet on a male knock. My heartbeat accelerated and I dared to get out of bed.

That practically had to be Xavier and that made me very nervous. When I got to