Chapter Forty four

Leah’s POV

As we dance on the floor, I feel completely lost in Xavier's arms. His touch is electric, and I can’t help but melt into him as we sway to the music. I am lost in the moment, feeling more alive than I ever had before. At the corner of my eye, I see Kendra walking towards us but I turn my head Ignoring her completely.

Suddenly, I hear her loud voice behind me. "Excuse me," she says, cutting through the music and pulling me out of my trance.

I turn to see her standing there, looking more angry than I had ever seen her before. "We need to talk," she says, her eyes locked on me.

When did this bitch and I start having conversations?

Xavier’s grip on me tightens, and I can feel him tense up beside me. It could be because he knows am now a killer or to protect me I don't even care. "Not now, Kendra," he says firmly. "This is not the time or place."

But she doesn't back down. "No," she says, her voice rising. "I've been waiting too long for this. I need to talk to you, and I need to