Arms Crossed In An X Over Chest Meaning Novels & Stories

As soon as I close the door, he turns to face me. I feel like a deer caught in headlights, unsure of how to navigate this moment. I can’t bear to meet his gaze; looking into his eyes would make it too easy to forgive him. I know they’ll be his own today, but I don’t want him to see my hands trembling. With no pockets to hide them in, I cross my arms tightly over my chest.

"What? What's wrong with Scarlet?" "She's got the same marking, but on her chest. It looks like the mark covers the whole bloody area," he said as he waved me over. I raised a hand at him. "I need to make sure Xander is still with us." Lukas nodded, pulled the top edge of Scarlet's shirt down on her chest the slightest degree.

I took a few steps near the cell and decided to follow Alex inside. "Stand up!" Beta Alex grab his arm upward and he was unable to decline as he uses force to make him stand and face the wall. He is tall and I can see that his almost the same build as Alex, I can feel his strength but he won't make a chance against the silver chains. My eyes searched the back of his head and notice the art printed on his skin. A letter X inside the triangular shape is written in a shade of black and three dots of red on the corners. I grab his neck. It symbolizes something significant I am sure of it.

Xavier explains some of the ancient magic, that now adorns her body, in a soothing voice filled with passion and enthusiasm. He proudly showcases the glyph on his left pec and Everleigh trembles as she runs her finger over its patterns. "This one is for communication," he says, gesturing to the symbol which is identical to the one on her hip. "This one is for protection." He points to the symbol next to the communication rune. The sensation of her fingers trailing over his skin reignites the fire within him.

His brown eye turned red in an instance, causing my breath to hitch. His hand tightened around my jaw slightly, his face lowering against mine. I had no idea what made me look down at his chest at this time but a gasp escaped me at what I saw. “What is this?” I questioned, my fingers trailing across the black veins that spread through the length of his chest. Some of them actively pulsating as if they had a life of their own. Xavier withdrew from me quickly, his body tense. “It’s nothing.” He let out gruffly, his back turned to me.

Perhaps I’ll regret that later, but at least Candace is no longer here to forbid it for the headaches it gave her. Washing myself, though, draws my attention back to the mating mark on my chest. This early, I can barely see the shape. If I hadn’t spotted part of King Alden’s, I would have no idea what the blurry outline was, other than another sun. Instead, I know the two crescent moons of Xander’s teeth sit at the center of a splash, splatter across my pectoral and through my pale chest hair like a bead of water dropped on my skin from a height. If it were any larger, it would be visible through the lacing of some tunics.

'' He asked again. '' Yes... Yes, I am fine,'' I said quickly, bringing my attention back to him. Maybe seeing that I was staring at his body, Xander had this smile on his face, that could light up the whole room, and his red eyes shone brightly just like a Christmas tree. '' You can touch it if you want,'' he said as he slowly, brought my hand up to his chest, and goodness, it was harder than it looked. it was like a strong brick wall.

Xander was breathing heavily, he had his forehead pressed against the wall he had just punched, his claws were digging into the wall. "Xander?." My raspy voice sounded Shaky as I spoke his name. He stooped clawing the wall and lifted his head, I watched as he took a deep breath trying to Calm himself down. Xander still hasn't said anything or moved from his position, With a deep breath I walked slowly over to where he was Standing. I cautiously Placed my hand on his shoulder. Xander slapped my hand away from him, I was shocked and hurt. Why is he being like this?. When he faced me his eyes were Black as he took a step towards me, I took a step back. We did this until my back hit the wall.

The circle tightens. Warrior 4: "Still standing? What are you?" Xavier (panting): "Tired. Irritated. And wondering why six of you can't down one blind man." Warrior 5 (lunges): "Then fall!" Clash. Dust rises. Xavier flips one over his shoulder with a chokehold twist. Xavier: "You're leaving your left side open." Warrior 6 (from behind): "And you're bleeding too much." Blade slices across his ribs. Xavier stumbles and nearly drops. He kneels, gasping.

My robe had slipped open, hanging loosely on my shoulders and leaving my entire front exposed. Xavier’s gaze dropped to my chest, and his eyes widened.