How could she remain calm if his lips continued to take advantage of her? Nevermind his other hand that had slipped down to her waist. Xavier felt butterflies in his stomach as they grew in Kiara's tummy as a result of the mate bond. As soon as he elicited a response from Kiara, he felt the echo of it. He peered down at her tightly clasped palm and her crimson cheeks were not something she could hide. Xavier his throat then drew his greedy hands away from her head and waist, which had been stroking her without his knowledge. What a knucklehead! His hands never seemed to pay attention to their owner. "How lovely!" Stephen smiled contentedly. When he saw the beautiful couple sitting across from him, his stomach filled with delight. Stephen had been concerned about his rejected grandson for

