Marcelina's POV
Silence filled the room.
Then he took another step toward me. And once again, I stepped back.
"You didn't answer your phone."
"I've been busy"
"And now," he continued calmly, "You're standing three feet away from me like I'm contagious."
I crossed my arms defensively. "Why are you making this a big deal?"
"Because it is a big deal." He tilted his head slightly. "You've never missed before."
His words hung in the air.
And the worst part was... He was right.
In the entire time our arrangement had existed, I had never missed. Not once. We were just two people who understood exactly what the other wanted.
Which made this moment even worse.
Because suddenly I had no idea how to explain why things had changed.
Xavier studied my face for another moment before spe
