*Ellie's POV*

Last night was a wildfire, burning through my anger and pain. But now Im wondering if I just started something I cant control. Revenge is still my goal, and Xaviers my allymaybe more. Ive got to keep my head in the game.

"No, Xavier. It was just a one-night stand," I cut him off, not turning around. My voice comes out colder than I intended, but I need to establish boundaries before this gets messy. "It doesn't mean anything between us emotionally. I ...