Despite the quickening in his pulse at the news of Calla"s arrival, Xander remained seated. His belly still burned like a sonofabitch and movement exacerbated the pain, so he didn"t budge. It was a day into the healing and he could tolerate and hide the discomfort, but he didn"t want any distraction when she arrived. His full focus would be on her.
He stretched his arms to either side, resting them along the back of the sofa. He leaned back and waited. Anticipation hummed through him. He inhaled deeply. The reek of the other women"s perfume still lingered in the stale air, but Kolz was right. He could pick out the delicate notes of Calla"s natural essence now too. Her mouth-watering citrus scent infused the air, growing stronger as she neared.
Kolz faced the door. He leaned against the f
