Lust & Love
He took a massive, stumbling step backward, hitting the edge of the dining table so hard the crystal plates rattled.
Hazel gasped, her hands flying to her mouth. "Xavier?"
"Take it back," Xavier ordered, his breathing suddenly completely ragged, entirely erratic. He stared at her, absolute panic completely drowning his blue eyes. "Take it back, Hazel. You don't mean that. You're just confused. You're just grateful because I protected you."
"I am not confused!" Hazel cried out, taking a desperate step toward him. "I love you! I want to be with you, Xavier! Real love!"