MIAS POV

The moment I opened my door and saw them standing there, I knew what they wanted.

And I wasnt having it.

I barely got a word out before Xavier stepped inside, his tall frame brushing against mine as he closed the space between us. My breath hitched as he reached up, his fingers soft, barely grazing my lips.

Still running from us, princess? His voice was low, deep, filled with something dark.

I flinched, pressing ...