Chapter 868

Xavier was about to speak when a sharp sting of pain shot through his wound, causing him to hiss instead. "Why don't we…" Lily's voice trailed off before she said, "Never mind—forget about it." "I'll give you more time," Xavier interjected. "We should spend more time together in the meantime." "But—" Xavier cut her off once more, grabbing her wrist and pulling her to him so that their faces were but mere inches apart. His gaze was dark as he stared into her eyes. "No buts." The hum of a car coming to life resounded from downstairs before the rays from a pair of headlights flashed across them. Lily and Xavier stared into each other's eyes, seeing the complicated affection that swirled endlessly in their bottomless gazes. Xavier's eyes flicked downward, lingering on her delicate nose before finally settling on her rosy lips. He suddenly leaned down and pressed his thin lips to her plush ones. The flirtatious air intensified as the familiar yet foreign feeling crashed into them