Chapter 98

Flashback

Xavier

I didn't know why I did it, but it kept drawing me here. My feet developed a life of their own and I couldn't help it.

This woman was a curse. My curse.

I stopped in front of Layla's door and had an inner struggle. I wanted to leave but couldn't. I should be everywhere but in front of this door of all places.

I had to get sensible and not be constantly distracted by her. But my thoughts always revolved around the same person. All day long.

Layla

She was on my mind all the time, driving me insane. I could do whatever I wanted, but I couldn't get her out of my mind.

The craziest thing was that she kept pulling me towards her. I wanted to be near her and never let her go. That was a big mistake. No one should influence or distract me like that.

I should go to my room, get on my bed and sleep. That would be a logical action, and that's what everyone in this house was doing at this hour. Except me, bec