Chapter 77— Maybe things could have been different?

Fucked four time in a day. My stitches hurting yet I still went on. Sleeping in the arms of the man I love. I rolled on the bed and back into his warm arms that were waiting for me.

"Good morning, my gorgeous rose," Xander whispered and I could swear butterflies danced in my tummy. My cheeks heated up so much I was sure it'd boil an egg and Xander released a small laugh behind me.

"It always amuse me."

"What?" I asked and at once he rolled over until he was lying over me and I released a wince.

"Oh my," Xander moved backwards at once, "Sorry about that."

“What amuses you?" I confronted with a pout and he laughed as he settled beside me, his hands raking my hair.

"Your shyness yet boldness." He locked eyes with me, a smile forming on his lips. "I always look forward to seeing you bold yet shy."

All of his words added to the heated feeling inside of me. Warmth. Love. I smiled and leaned into him, "I'm after all full of surprises."

He chuckled as he nodded, "True. Now let's get you to ea