Chapter twenty One
Xavier’s lips crashed onto hers, fire and fury tangled into one, but the moment burned too hot, too real. He tore himself away with a strangled groan, chest heaving. “f**k—no. No, Cora.” His voice cracked, and he stumbled back a step, raking his hands through his hair. His jaw clenched hard, but his eyes… his eyes were breaking. “I can’t—damn it, I can’t do this to you.” Cora blinked, breathless, lips still tingling, heart hammering. “Xavier—” He cut her off, voice sharp but trembling. “You don’t get it. You don’t know how much I want you—how much I’ve wanted you since forever. But look at me.” His hands dropped helplessly to his sides. “I’m not worthy of you. Not after what I just called you. Not after all the s**t I’ve done to you.” For the first time, she saw it. The guilt. The sham
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