I walked into the kitchen and saw Xavier pacing. He came over and hugged me, dropping his head into my neck to inhale my scent. "Was Serena helpful?" he murmured.
"She was. Very."
"Babe, if you want to wait, we can. I don't want you to feel forced or compelled. It's your body and your choice. I will respect whatever decision you make--as hard as it might be for me. And I should have led with that. You just smell so amazing, and I'm kind of losing my damn mind. Drake is dying to be with you and I want you so badly. I got wrapped up in my own stuff, and I'm sorry."
I had already decided what I wanted, but Xavier's impassioned speech solidified my decision.
I leaned away from Xavier so I could look him in the eye. "Xavier. I think you are wonderful. And I don't want to wait anymore--heat
