I slid off the barstool, legs a little unsteady from the shots, but I held myself upright. He hadn’t seen me yet, his head was tilted slightly, shadows casting sharp lines along his jaw, the low light making him look more like a sin than a man.As if sensing me, Xander turned and his eyes met mine.For a moment, nothing moved, his gaze locked onto me, he looked surprised. Then something else, his stare dipped slightly, taking me in, lingering just long enough to make my skin flush.“Kaia?” His voice was deep, velvet-coated gravel. “Well, damn. Look at you.”A small, breathless laugh escaped me. “ I thought you had forgotten about me.”“How could I?” He stood slowly, towering over me now, and extended his hand. “It’s been a long time.”“Years,” I murmured, slipping my hand into his. It felt ridiculous how warm it made me feel. “You look... good.”“So do you.” His eyes scanned my face, sharper now. “You alright?”I hesitated. “No. But I will be.”He gestured toward a quieter, more priv
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