His Lust

Zara's POV

His last words were still fresh as daisy for me. They kept on swirling in my head, and I thought hard what would Xander do to me tonight? Though I was relieved to know that there was still a bright chance to save my career, I was worried about going back to Xander's room after the last encounter that happened in the bedroom where Xander once stayed as a child.

Once the cab pulled over at the entrance of the mansion, I got down and walked up the stairs. My feet were very slow and numb and so was my mind. Last night was a hectic one, and I needed some solace; in the form of a good sleep.

I was greeted by the maid who offered me a glass of water. I drank half a glass and she asked me courteously, “Madam, what would you like to have?”

To be honest I was too tired to eat and I sat on the couch with a thud.

I said, tired, “I don't feel like eating anything.”

My body was aching terribly, and I couldn't help but lay flat on the couch.

This worried the maid and she asked, “Madam, ar