Chapter 19 : Xavier's Intriguing Offer 1

Karenina

Her eyes looked back into his, which might have been his intention, she realized. The seconds passed with a heavier feeling.

"Yes, Xavier?" she spoke softly, trying to break the growing silence.

He stared at her for another second or two before continuing. She couldn't interpret his look. He looked as if he was lost in deep thought.

"We have a lot to talk about," he finally said, his voice sounding deep and full of hesitation.

Karen was tempted to roll her eyes at his obvious statement, but refrained because she was sure he would take offense and do something she didn't like. She was sure that silence was the better part of valor in this case. But then her eyes widened as Xavier came toward her, his silken white clothes flowing around him, his silver-black hair shimmering. Her mouth seemed dry. Had she upset him with her silence?

He stopped on the left side of her bed, where he was closest to the edge, and looked down at her from a height. Karen was sure her neck would