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Xavier took a step back, but placed a hand on mine, where it lay in my lap. “I can’t pull her from the boys.”

“I didn’t say you had to.”

“Emily is human. She won’t live forever.”

“What the heck does that mean?”

Xavier sighed slowly. His eyes were still clam. Clearly he had put a lot of thought into this.

“I just mean she won’t live as long as us. That’s all.”

“I don’t care how long she lives for. She can live forever. That doesn’t change the fact you have to leave her.”

“I hate fighting with you.” Xavier took a step into me and softly he placed his free hand on my cheek. “Do you know how much I love you?”

I gulped as I began to feel the bubbling of emotions for him form within me. I wasn’t sure if he was trying to take my mind off the conversation we were having. But if that was his plan, it was working.

“You don’t show it.” I stuttered as I attempted to keep some control. Smoothly he leaned down and placed a soft kiss on my lips.

“I love you, Chloe.” His hot breath was around my face and I knew I was now under his control. My emotions ripped through my blood. I was completely locked into my mate. He knew the right words to say.

“I need you…” I began to speak but his lips cut me off again, his soft, smooth, hot lips.

His scent was delicious. As our lips began to move with more passion, I felt myself drinking in his scent and moving closer into his strong embrace.

“Something is burning.” He pulled his lips from mine for a moment. But I still pressed my mouth against him. I wanted him. I needed my mate. My wolf was raging for control.

“Chloe.” He slowly pulled me away from him, his charming smile so soft and caring. “I have to turn the stove down.”

Sighing, I unlocked my arms from around his neck. “We don’t have to eat,” I muttered.

Xavier’s laughter was soft as it filled the air. My eyes were glued to his broad back. “Well, by the looks of this, we won’t be.” He placed the pot in the sink and turned around to face me again.

His eyes were sparkling with happiness. I knew my eyes would be reflecting the same. For once, we were together, and it was fulfilling.

“I miss you. Even when I’m mad with you, I miss you.” I opened up.

“I thought maybe you didn’t care about me.” Xavier looked slightly hurt as he spoke. “Good to know otherwise.”

“As you always say, you’re my mate.” I gave him a pointed look with a smile. Placing my hand under my chin. “So what are we going to do now that supper is ruined.”

“Well,” Xavier’s face twisted slightly with debate. “We could pick up where we left off.”

“I’m pretty sure that’s where we have to stop. It’s not like we can go any further.” My smile dropped as I noticed Xavier’s change in expression. He wanted to take this further.

He opened his mouth to speak, but quickly spun around, his face suddenly looking shocked. “Emily.”

“What?”

“Emily’s here.” Xavier’s eyes darted to me before staring at the kitchen door. Sure enough, the doorbell rang, resonating through the house.

“You have to be kidding me.” I rolled my eyes. Of course she would turn up. It was always my luck.

“Can you, umm…” Xavier looked guiltily at me.

“Hide?” I scoffed and finished the sentence him.

“I was going to say stay here. I will try to keep her in the foyer.” Xavier looked uneasy, but didn’t say anything else as he quickly made his way out of the kitchen, closing the door behind him.