Xander's POV

　　"I know," I interjected, cutting her off. "And I can feel the sharp sting of her words piercing your heart, the weight of her disrespect pressing down on you, even in those moments when I'm not there to witness it," I added, not even knowing what I was talking about. I hate to say it, but I feel satisfied when Selene shows me her beautiful smile after I say those words.

　　"Okay," she stated, her voice dripping with icy indifference.

　　"You ...