"Promise me, from now on, you won't allow yourself to get hurt anymore. If you have another accident, I might just go find someone else…" Before she could finish her sentence, the man forcefully silenced her with a kiss. As they passionately entwined, their intensity grew until their breath became unsteady, and only then did they break apart. "I won't give you that chance. You're not leaving me in this lifetime." he declared dominantly, his tone brooking no argument. They held each other tightly until a knock at the door interrupted them. "Freya, could you come to my office for a moment?" came the voice from outside. "Sure, I'll be right there." Freya replied, turning to leave. Bradley's expression darkened as he narrowed his eyes at her. "Since when did you become so close to Xavier

