Lena couldn't understand what he meant, she was taken aback by his request. She stuttered as she repeated his request, “Sleep with you for the night?“ She watched as he nodded, his index finger coiling the ends of her hair around his fingers before letting it cascade down to her shoulders once more, his fingers stuck in a reptitive state. She was distracted by his presence and everything he did to her, whether it is his eyes gazing at her or his fingers carressing her in all the ways she never knew.“Xander, do our relationship permit that? It's a bit inappropriate don't you think?“ He lowered his hands from her hair at her statement, tracing her strained neck column straining to look at him in a raised position. He relaxed her neck, dipping his head down instead to look at her his body opened more for her to rest on him. Her head falling on his chest, little strands of hair smeared on his previously damp body.“I don't think it's inappropriate in the very least, If I have your perm
The stillness that hovered over the stream calmed her down. She walked further from the house, hiding her fingers in the hoodie pockets that seemed to weigh on her, it had the familiar scent of someone. Someone she would rather not think of. A heavy hoodie, thick boots and a pair of pants were what she needed for this unsavoury winter weather. Xander wouldn't approve of her going this far away from the house but to hell with him, she twitched her lips in annoyance. She tried her best to avoid him and most often he goes out in the early hours of the money and comes back late in the afternoon, she pretended she was asleep and oblivious that he often comes to her room late at night to draw the duvet over her. One thing she misses though was his cooking, she had to deal with her terrible cooking and terrible minor burns. It was quite odd she had no innate knowledge about the kitchen. The whole concept of cooking and preparing food was kind of new. Like she forgot how to do that as we
Feeling weary, she stepped back a bit only to hit something hard. Her feet failed in keeping her upright she faltered a bit only for large hands to wrap themselves around her waist. She jerked out, startled and turned around only to see a confused expression of the one person she has been avoiding all week. He had his dark locks down, framing his face his week-old stubbles forming a smooth film of black beard. She rose her eyes to meet his, noticing how weary and tired they were. His brown eyes were sprinkled with golden freckles. “Lena“ He started, she stepped forward wanting no conversation. It felt heavy between them and for some reason she had no idea what it was but one thing she knew it made her heart feel heavy, her soul unyielding. His presence had some effect and she wanted to avoid it. “It was just you all along” She breathed, hugging her arms around her chest. It was getting colder. “Were you expecting another person?“ He asked. She walked slowly away from him, befor
Lena peeled of her wet dripping boot and stepped into the flops by the side of the door. She trembled badly, her legs unable to stand or move properly, the cold seeped into her bones making her almost stiff. Xander passed a brief concerned glance at her before trudging to the hallway that led to his room. Lena followed, the need to peel off her wet trousers pressing, she needed drier clothes to at least warm herself up. She found a jogger pants and a matching hoodie, it looked bigger than her size she already guessed who it belongs to. Xander's sister definitely shares his wardrobe with him. Wearing it over her head, she welcomed the familiar cologne that hit her nostril, his spicy male scent. She felt slightly warmed by the change into drier clothes, her hair still damp and tangled into little threadlike forms falling down her back. It felt depressing in her room, so she decided to step out into the living room and see if she can shake the cold off her body. Shivering between st
Little streams of sunlight's escaped through the window finding it's ways to rest on Jack's face. He stirred awake, disturbed by the lightHe was laid on a bed, his chest wrapped in a bandage of some sort, his body drenched in awful aches and agonizing pain that seared from his chest all over.It has been more than a week he was strapped to this bed, unconscious most of the days. He had thought the bullet Xander shot him had killed him, but he thanked his stars he survived. His breathing struggled as the doctor treating him reported their was a scratch past his lungs but he was recovering well regardless and soon he would be on his feet.In contrary his partner laid six feet underground, dead and gone. He had no touchy feelings for Brutus but he had to acknowledge he took the bullet and caused a distraction and this is a key factor on why he, Jack is alive today.The door was pushed open and it was the last person he wanted to set his sight on. Estoc. The average heighted man with
How is Alex?“He asked. Jack found himself baffled at his question, he didn't ask how he was faring and showed no remorse Brut died but he wanted to know how Alexander was doing. He wanted to give a snarky response but he knew the consequences would be his tongue chopped off. He managed a response, “He is doing far well than we expected and still very good at hiding.“ Estoc smiled expecting nothing less than what he heard. Xander was everything he wished his other men were. Estoc regarded him with the respect Alexander earned and treated him in the business just like a brother. He was treated like Famiglia. He trusted Alex with his life even with the change of circumstances in their relationship, he would give him the same amount of trust if he decides to return today. Alex knew everything about him but he knew nothing of Alexander. He remained mysterious in all of his dealings and became more renowned in the business than his master. He led operations, and dangerous missions, re
Xander felt her breathing become softer, he lowered his gaze to her and felt his heart twitch when he found her asleep cradled to his chest. Her fingers clasped lightly around his shirt. His fingers got tangled in her hair as he gently stroked through it. It pleased him deeply she was sensitive to their relationship and wanted to understand him. He can't say he understands her either, but their feeling was mutual. When he was upset, she was as well. The only place she should find rest is within his arms, he never wanted her out of his hand's reach. He lives in her presence, and his soul thrives. Never for once in his life would he see himself so overtly obsessed about a woman it scared him to what extent he was willing to go for her. He had no control over what he felt, he just feels. His chest ached whenever she is not near, it seems as though each day his feelings for her only intensify and becomes something he can't control. He lifted her in his arms and trudged to her room, ge
A whiff of fresh flowery scent was perceived by his nose, her lilies scent more pronounced. He whipped his head away from his computer and saw Lena standing behind him. She wore little unlike the last two days, her hair tied up into a bun, soft strands of baby hair falling and framing up her face.The big shirt she wore, made her waistline nonexistent, and her wide hips jut out a sharp angle. He reminded his lungs to breathe. And why the hell does he seem nervous. He said the first things that popped into his head, “You look beautiful.“ He leaned on his desk instead, shutting his system for a while.A pink tint appeared on her face, she felt her insides stir at his words, “I feel otherwise most of the time. And don't flatter me, Xander.“ She tried hard to hide her smile from him, but her smile fought back. The insides of her cheeks sore.He walked closer to her, “Why not? I want to say these things to you Lena, everyday. You look beautiful. You are beautiful.“ His voice turned dang