XANDER'S POV
As I entered the living room, I saw Daciana sitting on the couch, her expression was worried and her eyes filled with concern. But they changed immediately she saw me, she looked at me pitifully. She stood up as soon as she saw me enter, and rushed towards me. I knew that whatever she wanted to talk to me about, it was going to be a difficult conversation.
"Xander, what have you done to yourself?" she exclaimed as she took in my appearance. "You look like you haven't slept in days. This isn't getting any better. Women and wine will do you no good."
I felt a pang of guilt and shame as I averted my gaze from her. I knew that she was right, I had been punishing myself mentally, and it was showing in my appearance.
"I know, Daciana," I pretended to be sorry, my voice low and f
