Chapter 30 My Little Love. Be Still In My Heart

Anya de Luna POV

Realizing there’s no getting through to Xander, I say, “You’re sleeping on the couch.”

The corner of his mouth lifts in a hot smirk. “That I can do.”

I shake my head at him. “And don’t get any ideas during the night.”

“Like?” he teases me.

“You know what I’m talking about,” I mutter.

When I walk toward the hallway, I change direction and check that the front door is locked.

“What are you doing?” He asks.

“Getting ready for bed.”

He shakes his head. “We’re not done talking.”

At the rate we’re going, we’ll never be done talking.

“I’m tired, Xander. It’s been a crazy day. Let’s continue the conversation tomorrow when we’ve had some rest.”

Agitation flashes over his features. “You asked me to place myself in your shoes, and I’m trying. Can you do the same for me?”

I suck in a deep breath of air, then give in and nod.

“Thank you.” He walks back to the couch and sits down, his eyes following me. When I pass him, his hand shoots out to grab mine, and he pulls me back onto hi