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.

you hear? He's my husband," Isabel replied with a slight arch

by his absence from

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

actor or worse? It's

her toes, wrapping her arms around

egotist behind,

her blushing lips, and he swallowed hard, his voice coming out deep and

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by the seductive quality of his voice, which seemed to echo

She simply took his arm and they started to

go to such lengths to provoke himh by kissing another man right in front of him. Despite their long history as childhood sweethearts,

held hands.

leave, he ground out the name

released Xander's hand and stepped back, putting some space between

for your permission earlier.

sudden distance, a frown creasing his

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