A Night Of Seduction

Chapter 52

As night fell over the mansion, I changed into a short, delicate nightgown, the fabric as soft as a caress against my skin. The chamber was barely lit by the moon's gentle glow, and I knew Xavier would soon enter, repeating the ritual act of assuring the pack members that he slept alongside me every night. I awaited his coming with fear and determination, unsure of the road I was about to take.

A blanket of thought veiled his features as he entered the room. He sat on the bed, oblivious to my clothes, immersed in the maze of his thoughts. I moved to the other side of the bed, taking a seat in the hopes of engaging him in conversation.

"I never imagined the ceremony would be postponed again," I began, my voice a mixture of genuine surprise and concealed want. "The last time you pushed it back, it was because I wasn't prepared. But this time, I yearned for the wait," I admitted, my words filled with unspoken emotions.

Xavier maintained his reserved demeanor, his eyes a distan