Xander's POV

　　"Oh, damn," I exclaimed, my fingers tightening around her delicate chin as her gaze dropped.

　　"I am sorry,"

　　"Do you really think it's a good idea for me to do that?" she let out a soft, barely audible whisper, her voice tinged with a heavy sense of disappointment. I can sense the fear coursing through her veins.

　　I inhaled a long, slow breath, feeling the air fill my lungs, before uttering a resolute, "No-"

　　"Xander, ...