CHAPTER 26
KIRA
"Asher doesn't know you own this place?"
Xavier didn’t answer. He stood still. Like a statue. His eyes didn’t move.
Then, finally, he spoke.
"No. He doesn’t."
I waited for more. Nothing came. So I asked, "Why not?"
He turned his head slowly, eyes locking on mine. His face was blank. "Because this place isn’t for people like Asher."
I frowned. "Then what am I doing here?"
He stepped closer. Close enough that I had to tilt my chin up. His voice dropped.
"You already know."
I stayed still. My heart was pounding. My throat dry.
"You’re here because I want you where I can see you. Where no one else can touch what’s mine."
His.
I swallowed hard. "You don’t even like emotions. Or people."
His fingers wrapped around my chin, gripping it tight. He stared at me like I
