After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

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Isabel jumped to her feet, jerking her hand free from Xander's grasp, her eyes wide with disbelief as she stared at him.

"I told you, I won't do anything inappropriate. You can just sleep here, Xander replied, his voice calm and steady.

He intended to see if sharing a bed with her would finally bring him the peace he had been craving-

It was a thought he had contemplated for quite some time but hadn't found the right moment to explore

until now.

Ever since that night with Isabel, his insomnia had worsened, and he could feel the toll it was taking on his health.

But as he considered this, Isabel took a few steps back, visibly uncomfortable.

A spark of irritation flared within Xander at her reaction.

Does she think I am some kind of monster?

"I think you've got it wrong. I really don't have those kinds of feelings about you," he clarified, trying to

alleviate the tension.

Isabel's words only deepened the furrow in his brow.

What do you mean by that? Just a moment ago, you said you were attracted to me."

"Honestly, it's a bit more complicated than that. I admire you, sure, but it's more about respect and idolization. Even if I feel something, it passes quickly. Right now, I don't have any romantic feelings for you. I keep my promises, and I said I wouldn't fall for you, so I won't. Isabel explained.

Isabel presumed that Xander was testing her, giving her one final opportunity to act on the chemistry between them. If she dared to take that leap, he would have a legitimate reason but to throw her out of the Bennetts' home, and that would ruin all her hard work. A wave of relief washed over Isabel upon that thought. Thank goodness she had reacted quickly: otherwise, it could have been the end of everything for her.

Xander's face darkened as he glared at her. "Are you saying you don't like me? Then what about this recording-

"That was just me saying the opposite to irritate your mother and Rachel, Isabel interrupted, cutting him

off

His expression soured further. "Then why are you in my room so late, running your fingers over my shirt Jike it's a magic lamp?

"Believe it or not, I can't sleep in my own pajamas. They're uncomfortable. I find the fabric of your fancy shirt much more enjoyable, so I thought I'd "borrow a couple while you were out," Isabel replied, her tone dripping with insincerity.

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her closely, searching for any sign of deception, but he found none. That only deepened.

awkward asking to borrow more. I

from Xander and

her leave, anger simmering

an eerie silence enveloped the room-so quiet that one could hear

his expression stormy as he remained

room, and a sense of

releasing a

how much Isabel truly mattered to him-far more deeply than he had ever imagined. Despite feeling calmer after taking a cold shower, agitation still

night, he

sat up, his expression as dark as the night. around

bed, exited his room, and stood outside Isabel's door. He twisted the doorknob

blinked her eyes open, instantly alert and listening intently to

aside from the two brothers, there is

villa has excellent security measures. Even I would need some effort to

it can't possibly be an

for him and is likely sleeping

has to be

bedside with purposeful. strides. Without uttering a word, he pulled back the covers and climbed into bed, settling in as if it were

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her previous experience of sharing a bed with

the dead of night,

hands gripping her shoulders, pulling her against his solid chest and enveloping her in his embrace, just like last time, holding her tightly. Isabel was completely taken

Her shock seemed limitless.

to push him away, she heard the steady rhythm of

he really here

earth

the sound of his breaths that he wasn't pretending; he was genuinely

"Are you serious?"

her eyes in disbelief. Then, with some effort, she turned halfway to face him,

features in