To Say Goodbye

Chapter 20

Xander's POV

She is finally here, and I'm stuck in this meeting. I wanted to be there when she walked off the jet. I wanted to sweep her off her feet and embrace her, but of course we were having some hiccups with the European expansion. James walked in the conference room and nodded at me.

"Let's continue this meeting on Monday. It's late, and we will be more productive with some rest." my voice confidently boomed throughout the room. I could see Andre smirk while looking down at his folder. Xavier was looking right at me with an amused expression. "I think that's a wonderful idea, brother" Xavier stated lightly attempting to hide his smile.

Yeah, they all knew the real reason why I was itching to get out of there.

I walked into my office and found my little temptress looking out the windows at the view. The sun was just starting to set over the mountains. The orangish pink glow from the sunset was covering her face, enhancing her beauty. She looked so serene. I couldn't help but mutter how beautiful she was. We spent the night family style, sitting around the dinner table laughing and eating. It felt so natural. I can't remember the last time we did this and my mind was actually here instead of stuck thinking about the company. The only thing that would make this complete was if mom was here.

Walking up to head to bed, Maggie had started to head to the guest room she stayed in last time she was here. No, that wont do. I haven't seen her in three weeks, and I'm not going to let a wall keep us apart. I gently grabbed her hand and pulled her with me to my room.

"This time, you'll be staying in my room." I said in an authoritative tone. Giving her no room to refuse. She tensed and stared at me wide eyed. When we reached my door, I opened it and ushered her in by pressing my palm on the small of her back. She was still rigid when I closed the door. I walked up to her and could see emotions swimming in her eyes. Nervousness and uncertainty were the most prominent, but there was also a hint of something that I never want her to feel with me. Fear.

I gently moved a stray hair behind her ear and caressed he face. "I just want you close to me while you are here, little one. I promise I will never touch you without your permission or do anything to make you uncomfortable. Tonight, I would just like to hold you in my arms while we sleep. Is that okay?" I asked in a gentle voice. I was surprised by my tone. I've never heard my voice sound to soft before. Maggie looked at me with adoration and breathed a sigh of relief. She leaned into my embrace and nodded her head. I held her tighter to me, as if to soothe any remaining fears.

I leaned down to her ear and whispered in a husky voice. "No matter how badly I want to, my little temptress, I will not touch you intimately without your consent. In fact, I will not touch you sexually in any way until you are begging me for it." I promised her. She sucked in a sharp breath and I can see the goosebumps lining her neck. I pulled back with a smirk at her body's reaction to my tone. When I gazed at her face, she had her bottom lip pulled between her teeth and was looking up at me through her lashes.

Fuck. Don't do that little one. This promise is gonna be hard to keep.

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Maggie's POV

How can a man be so perfect? When Xander brought me in his room, I was freaking out. More than freaking out actually. But as soon as Xander said those words, I felt safe with him. I knew I could trust him. He would never force me to do anything I wasn't ready for. Then when he said the bit about me begging, his tone was so lustrous. The thought of me begging him turned me on slightly and I bit my lip to keep a traitorous moan from escaping. Geez, how can one simple phrase from him set my whole body ablaze?

He pecked my lips and left me to change and get ready for bed. He walked into the bathroom and locked the door behind him. A few minutes later he came out in sweat pants that were hanging dangerously low. His chiseled chest was on full display and I was soaking up every delicious inch. He chuckled softly and I knew I had been caught ogling him, but I really could care less at this point.

"Go change woman!" he chuckled. I laughed and walked to the bathroom.

Wow. This, was the most amazing bathroom I have ever seen. The shower was big enough to fit five people. It looked like it could spray you from every angle and there was a waterfall feature. I'm definitely using that in the morning. The bath tub was huge too. It was a soaker tub that looked like it could easily fit three people. It has jets and a fancy hand sprayer. An assortment of bath bubbles and salts were sitting on a shelf near it. All of it was unopened.

I changed into my shorts and large tshirt to sleep in. When I exited the bathroom Xander was laying on the bed with one hand behind his head, scrolling through his phone. The bedding stopped around his waist so I could see his muscular chest. I thought this man was a workaholic, when does he find time to work out to keep a body like that?

I was pulled out of my thoughts when he set his phone down. His eyes raked over my body and lingered on my bare legs for a moment. Then his eyes met mine and he gave me a breath taking smile. "Come on, little one. Let's go to sleep." He pulled the covers back for me.

I smiled at the endearment and slid into the king sized bed next to him. The sheets felt like silk and the bed was even more comfortable than the one in the other room I stayed in. As soon as my head hit the pillow, I could feel sleep sweeping me away. My eyes were closed but I could feel arms circle me and pull me back into a hard chest. "Good night, my little temptress." Xander whispered into my hair. Sleep finally consumed me.

I woke up feeling comfortably warm. Like I was laying on a heating pad. A large, muscular heating pad. I opened my eyes and lifted my head to see Xander's sleeping face. He looked so peaceful and carefree while he slept. I noticed that I was practically laying on him. My head was on his bare chest, along with my right hand. My right leg was intertwined with his. His right arm was wrapped securely around my waist and his left hand was resting on my right upper thigh. Keeping my right leg in place.

There is no way for me to wiggle out of this without waking him. So, I decided to lay my head back down and enjoy the thrum of his heart beating.

I must have fallen back asleep, because I woke up a second time to him stirring under me. His grip around my waist tighten and he pulled my right leg up around his hip. I could feel his morning wood poking my inner thigh. After some time, Xander leaned his head down and he inhaled deeply before kissing my head. I smiled and looked up at him. I think he was surprised I was awake.

"Good morning, beautiful." he said in a deep throaty morning voice. That sexy sound went straight to my core and awakened a small throb.

"Good morning!" I said breathlessly. We sat there for a minute just staring at each other. I could feel him drawing lazy circles with his left hand on my right thigh. "Did you sniff me earlier?" I asked curious of his deep inhale minutes ago.

Xander let out a large laugh and then blushed slightly. "Yeah, you caught me. I thought you were asleep. I just wanted to remember every detail of this moment. Finally, waking up to you in my arms." He said nuzzling his head into my hair.

"Well, I hope I smell okay. How horrifying would that be for you to remember me smelling like a boy's locker room." I chuckled.

Xander graced me with another round of laughter and nodded. "Yes, that would be memorable! Thankfully though, you smell sweet. Vanilla and something else... I think its honeysuckle?" He questioned looking to me for an answer.

"Oh, I'm not giving that away. It is a secret. My grandmother's secret scent that she passed down to me for safe keeping. Do you like it?" I chuckled at him to start, then my tone got insecure.

"I absolutely love it. I can't get enough of it, but it is driving me crazy not being able to figure it out." He stated curling my hair around his finger.

I could get used to this. He is so worry free right now. He looks ten times lighter than he did last night.