Since Ella had spent most of the night sleepless, she woke up late, and Xavier had already left. In a way, this relieved her, as she wasn't yet ready to face him. She was determined to become his partner in every sense, but she knew it wouldn't happen quickly. She needed time and more intimate moments, like kisses and the experience of a typical relationship, before fully giving herself. At the same time, she didn't know how to express this without coming across as a schoolgirl, even though she felt exactly that way. While Xavier had been hardened by his father's abusive treatment, Ella grew up hidden from the world's attention, protected within the walls of a convent.
Xavier knew exactly how to please a woman in bed, while Ella felt fear just thinking about it. He was huge, and the only
