Xavier She, though surprised by his sudden action, did not cry anymore. They felt closer and their emotional bond grew stronger. She could only think of him, how his scent filled the room and how his body felt warm and comforting. She realized how close they were, how her body felt warm from the man's warmth seeping into it. She tried to catch his words. "Um, what?" she said in a low voice, trying to understand what was happening. He smirked, not caring that she had just witnessed an expression of emotion he rarely showed. He was happy to make her forget everything but him. Without further words, he tilted her head further back and kissed her soft, pink lips. Karen didn't resist, but melted into him, her right hand moving across his body to grab the few strands of his silver-

