Xavier POV
I watched as Lauren made a fool of herself attempting to ruin Nova's dress. Luckily for her, Charles, as he's apparently taken to using his full name, stepped infront of Nova and allowed the drink to spill all over him. I was grateful to him for doing so, but also incredibly jealous of his closeness to her. I really needed to get a handle on whatever was going on with me. I couldn't have feelings for Nova, she's my little sister now, and I needed that line to stay clear and intact. I felt it the moment the energy in the room shifted, everyone did as they began to look towards the aura that was radiating throughout the room.
Nova was scolding Lauren, and her aura was seeping out of her pores as she put her in her place. I couldn't help but to smirk at the altercation until I watched her grab his hand and lead him into the kitchen. That's when the jealousy and rage really started burning through me as I clenched my free hand into a tight fist and began taking deep breaths t
