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.

husband," Isabel replied with a slight arch of

scrutinized Xander further, puzzled by his absence from the

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 him? Kaleb sneered at the thought, dismissing the idea of

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

her arms around Xander's neck, and giving him a quick kiss on

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

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in surprise, momentarily caught off guard by the seductive quality of his voice, which seemed to echo

did not dare look directly at him. She simply took his arm and

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 shared such intimacy;

held hands.

them leave, he ground out the name "Isabel"

they were out of Kaleb's sight, Isabel released Xander's hand and stepped back,

that... I didn't ask for your permission earlier. It was just to

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and she worried she had crossed a line.