After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 19 Xander Is Kissing Her Back

Why is he here?

Xander arrived with a stormy expression, his icy stare fixed on the hand clasping Isabel's.

It appeared she had come for this man, a premeditated decision that explained her earlier agreement.

The realization tightened his grip, his face set in a frosty mask, lips a firm line.

Just then, Isabel called out, shifting the atmosphere.

"Honey, he's been mean to me.

That single word, honey, seemed to lift the storm clouds from Xander's demeanor, brightening his expression instantly, Meanwhile, Kaleb's mood darkened like a stormy sky.

With swift steps, Xander reached Isabel, grasping Kaleb's hand firmly. "Release her, he commanded with authority,

Kaleb examined Xander, noting the refined yet commanding presence that contradicted his initial impression. As Kaleb assessed him, a sharp pain shot through his wrist-Xander was applying pressure. Unable to withstand the force, Kaleb released Isabel's hand.

She quickly joined Xander, intertwining her arm with his in a show of solidarity and perhaps a slight taunt towards Kaleb.

"Isabel! Who is this guy?" Kaleb bellowed, frustration evident.

He's my husband," Isabel replied with

further, puzzled by his absence from the

be over six feet tall, with a balanced physique and striking features. Could he be a model employed by Isabel, or possibly a gigolo? Was this a deliberate attempt to agitate

really? Some paid actor or worse? It's pathetic how low you'll stoop to try

finish his thoughts, Isabel suddenly rose on her toes, wrapping her arms around

egotist behind,

felt a jolt through his body, his pulse racing uncontrollably. His gaze lingered on her blushing lips, and he swallowed hard, his voice coming out deep

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off guard by the seductive quality of

look directly at him. She simply took his arm and they

them, Kaleb's face turned a shade redder with fury. He was shocked that Isabel would go to such lengths to provoke himh by kissing another man right in front of him. Despite their long history as childhood sweethearts, they had never

held hands.

he watched them leave, he ground out the name "Isabel" between clenched

released Xander's

about that... I didn't ask for your permission earlier. It

expression clouded slightly at the sudden distance, a frown creasing his

she had upset him. Xander was known for his disinterest in romantic relationships, and she worried she had crossed a line. "Would you like to... hit me back?" she offered nervously, almost saying "kiss me back" but thought better of it, worried it might anger him