The gown fell to the floor in a heap, and I stepped out of it, staring my way to the tub, my naked body kissed by the heat of the fire. I crossed my arms over my breasts, one foot in front of the other, on the cold tile of the bathroom floor. Axel's ring glittered in the embers of the fire, catching my attention almost effortlessly. It was crafted to perfection, a true one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry; he chose it for me.
"He did this as a publicity stunt. You don't mean anything to him other than the money he gets from the Windsors for having you to his right and a child." Xavier's hot breath was on my neck once more, causing me to jump. I placed each hand over my ears, quickening my pace as I watched the bath tub fill by the gallon. "What do you think, Witch? You think this alpha is only
