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32: Trusting the queen
She finished reading and glanced up at Xavier who had done little to get out of his pissed off state.
“Your father wants to visit the Capital 3, and he wants me to come along with him.” She rolled the letter in her hand and it returned to the way it first was, but for the broken seal.
“Yes, I read that.” he told her, his voice still upset.
He took her hand, and they silently got into the carriage, which drove them home. Once at the Palace, Xavier offered Mia his hand, and she took it. He helped her out and together they made their way out of the carriage.
They were at the last step to the entrance when Mia broke the silence that had dominated for over an hour.
She slowly withdrew her hand from his protective hold. “I would like to accept the invitation and go with your father to see the sites of the Capital 3.” she informed him of her decision.
His head snaps to her, her answer was the last thing he wanted to hear. It, howe
Glory TinaWhat do you think? The alpha of alphas want alone time with Mia. Xavier doesn't like it but he can't stop it. I think Xavier might be the most complex male character I've ever written. He has these walls around and act out if anyone tried to get in. As we go on we will see more into his story and why he is the way he is, especially with his father. Do you think Mia will spill to Robb or stick to her deal with Xavier? Oh my God I'm spilling too much. Comment what you think
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