Chapter 23
Elowen, Xander, Thorin, and Tauriel arrived in town, making their way back to the restaurant where they had dined earlier. As they disembarked from the buggy, Thorin assisted Tauriel, while Elowen stepped forward, only to have Xander effortlessly lift her down to the ground by her waist. Their eyes locked, and as she gazed up at him, her fingers glided up his chest, igniting a spark between them. Xander tenderly brushed her hair behind her ear, his gaze lingering on her features, savoring every detail of her face. A throat cleared nearby, prompting Elowen to peek around Xander, who turned to see Tauriel's surprised expression, a smile spreading across her face. Elowen cleared her throat, breaking the moment. "Let's head inside," Xander murmured to her, and she nodded in agreement, their c
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