Chapter63: Chapter 63

Chapter 63 XENOIS "Everything we just did," she said, settling into the seat. "Letting me undress you, leaving marks on your neck, kissing in public, participating in illegal activities. We've never done anything like that before. I didn't know you could be so... spontaneous." I started the engine, processing her words. "Did you have fun? Despite how dangerous it was?" She was quiet for a moment, then smiled. "More fun than I've had in years. There was something thrilling about working together like that, being partners in crime literally." "Do you prefer this version of me?" I asked, the question coming out more vulnerable than I'd intended. "To the man I was before?" "Yes," she said without hesitation. "This version is more attentive, more present, more willing to take risks for the people you care about. But Xenois..." She paused, her expression growing sad. "You know this amnesia isn't permanent, right? Eventually your memories will return, and you'll go back to being the man you w