Branch One Hundred and Forty Nine

"What?" Marcus asked with a slight stammer that portrayed his confusion.

Was there anything wrong in addressing her by her first name? He wanted to be a part of her life and he knew that calling her on a first name basis would make them seem close to each other.

"Why did you call my wife by her first name?" Xavier repeated.

Jessica tugged at Xavier's hand. She has no problems with him addressing her with her first name. It was her name after all.

Xavier saw into the tactics of Marcus. He saw interest in Jessica in his eyes and he knew that he could move in at any time. There was no way he would let him have Jessica.

"Is there anything wrong in addressing each other by first names?" Gold asked with a small chuckle at the end of her statement. She thought he was being silly for asking such a question with a serious expression.

"Yes, there is," Xavier said. His gaze was strong and uncomfortable on both parties as they stood there.

"Xavier," Jessica said in a whisper. Xavier ignored