Honey’s Pov.
I didn't get far before Xavier caught up to me, his presence was like a storm– intense, unrelenting, impossible to ignore. He grabbed my wrist again, this time with less force and more desperation.
“Honey, wait.”
I sighed, turning back to face him, his expression was unreadable, but his eyes betrayed him, filled with guilt, determination and something I didn't want to name.
“What now Xavier?” my voice was quieter, my resolve cracking just a little.
“I can't let you leave like this, when there could be someone watching us,” he said.
“Watching you.” I said, pretending that I wasn't bothered that the whole thing might be because of me in the first place. “I'm just collateral damage in all of this.”
“Don't say that.” his voice dropped to a growl, his grip tightening j
