I regretted my words immediately they slipped from my mouth.
" You were worried about me ..." Xavier said as he came up behind me .
" Of course. If you died I would be a widow and you hadn't apologized..." I explained.
" So that's the only reason you were worried..."
He span me around to meet his gaze and I shyly pushed him off. " Of course why else.."
I saw a grin on his face but chose to ignore it.
" Anything else you wanted to talk about..." I asked waiting he speak of the previous night.
" No...is there anything I should speak off..."
I turned around and walked towards him till I stood right before him . Only inches between us.
" No but you look like you need a swim ." And with that I pushed him into the water taking him by surprise.
Xavier laughed then glared at me. I crouched down by the edge and looked at him . " Well if I'm swimming then you're joining me ..."
Xavier grabbed my wrist and pulled me in the water.
" You ! " I yelled and he simply swam around me a smile on his lips .
" It for tat love ..."
I wasn't a good swimmer and was lucky I was on shallow ground but one slip and I'd be done for.
" Enjoy...." Xavier said.
" I'm not a go..." Just then I stepped on a pebble and lost my balance but I felt strong arms wrap around my waist.
" Got you..." Xavier said bringing me close to him . He stared at me and carefully placed a strand of hair behind my ear.
Gosh I could feel heat rise between us and despite the cold water I was burning. His fingers carefully touched my lips and my hands found the back of his neck . I wrapped my hands around it and he drew near and just then his lips met mine in a slow burning kiss. I kissed him back but as we parted and his lips traveled to my neck I noticed his wound had reopened.
" Wait...." I said slowly and he did. " Your wound . Let's tend to it first. " I pulled away and Xavier sighed as he helped me out of the water and followed suit.
He took off his clothes covering his upper body and I noticed the wound had reopened.
I was about to tear a piece of my dress when he stopped me and tore his shirt.
I quickly bandaged the wound.
" It's healing..." I said. " Now you want to tell me what is going on. Remember we agreed to trust one another..."
Xavier sighed. " I will but we have to get a place to rest it's getting dark. We aren't going to the palace ..."
I helped him up and we left.
*****
He took us to a mansion not far off from the lake.
" Only I know of this place and now you do to. I come here when it's too much..."
The house looked cozy and peaceful. No guards or servants present. It was a perfect getaway. It had six rooms with the master bedroom being the most spacious. The kitchen was nice with everything well arranged.
" You need to take off those clothes or else you'll catch a cold..." He explained leading me to the master bedroom. " Take a bath then we'll talk..."
The hot water relaxed my tensed up muscles. After the hot bath I looked for something to wear and found Xavier's shirt and his undergarments which I wore then headed down to find him cooking.
He was shirtless with an apron and some pants. He looked good.
" What are you preparing?" I asked.
" Some chicken curry...." He replied not turning to face me but focused on the food. I sat on the counter and watched him work. I noticed his wolf tattoo on his back it had blue eyes .
" Why a wolf..." I asked swinging my legs from the counter.
" Symbol of bravery and strength...it is also a wise animal ..." He replied as he finished . " It's re...."
He turned and his eyes scanned over me and I could see him swallow hard.
" Sorry I had nothing to wear..."
" It's fine let's just eat..." He said as he grabbed two plates and served them before he took them to the table. I looked at him and stretched out my hands implying he carries me .
Xavier sighs and turns around to carry me in bridal style and placed me to sit on his laps.
" Wait ...!"
" No ...I carried you and now you sit on my lap..." He said " Now I think you should feed me since am injured and straining my wound could slow it's healing..."
I chuckled and grabbed the piece of chicken and began to feed him as I ate mine. I thought of a way and decided to tease him by not feeding him and instead eating the food.
" You won't feed me ..." He asked and I picked up another piece and brought it to his mouth and just as he was about to bite I withdrew and ate it.
Xavier smirked and without my awareness he grabbed my neck and pulled me in for a kiss. He made sure to kiss every inch of my lips and I felt the heat from earlier rise in my blood once more. He parted and we were both breathing heavily.
" Do that again and I won't let go...." He threatened.