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Chapter 32: Common Ground
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Ana POVThe farmhouse was a gorgeous burgundy red color with black shutters. It’s farmers porch wrapped around the structure’s entirety. A matching barn sat a couple hundred feet away from the main house. Sarah scrunched up her face in disgust and waved her hand in front of her nose. “Goddess, that smell never gets any better.” As Matilda let go of Xavier, she yelled out, “oh Sarah, quit being a crabby patty and come give your Aunt Tilly some love.” Matilda extended both arms, ready to embrace Sarah. Sarah smiled and gave Matilda a long hug. I approached Xavier with Geegee to get introduced. Sarah ran up the front steps as Matilda yelled over her shoulder, “Sarah, make sure you save some cookies for Ethan, or I will make you scoop horse shit before and after dinner!” I let out a snort. It gave me much satisfaction to see someone boss Sarah around. Matilda radiated positive energy. With her round rosy cheeks, beaming smile, and sparkling eyes. Xavier wrapped an arm around my waist
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Ana POV I don’t know when the palace had begun to feel like home. But I knew just as much as I knew I needed air to breathe, that when we pulled down the driveway, I was home. The cobblestone of the roundabout in front of the entryway rumbled under the tires. Xavier had remained quiet on the way home.Geegee headed to her quarters, muttering to herself about needing to get some chores done. I didn’t pay attention to hear her clearly as my eyes tracked Xavier’s every movement. Staff flooded him with questions after he entered the door. Instead of showing any annoyance, he answered every question and concern about our early return. Butterflies felt like they were fluttering in my stomach. Another piece of my heart was falling for this man. He gave me a wink as he headed to meet with Ethan. I felt a sense of nostalgia walking into my room. So much had changed on our short trip away from the palace. Not only had my relationship with Xavier grown but also my perception of myself. Two k
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ANA POV When I walked out of the bathroom, candles and tea lights were lit all over the open living space and led up to the loft. Soft music played through speakers on either side of the fireplace. I furrowed my brows as I looked for Xavier. He walked down the stairs in nothing but dark gray sweatpants. His eyes darkened with desire as he looked me up and down. Only a towel wrapped around my body to skew his view. He crooked a finger to me as he placed the lighter down on the kitchen table. Before I could take a few steps, he was in front of me. He eagerly pressed his lips to mine. I greedily kissed him back. Need coiled within my stomach. I tangled my tongue with his as we fought for dominance. Xavier nipped at my lower lip and down my jaw to where his mark would lie. A shiver went down my spine as he licked and sucked at the spot on me my neck. “Xavier,” I said breathlessly. “I need…” he cut me off by capturing my lips once more. “I know Princess. I am going to take care of you
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