Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

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Xander got some serious guts. He knew Wayne had been after me, yet he still stepped up like it was nothing. Bold move, honestly-I didn't see that coming from him.

But with Demi possibly hanging around DracoLux, I had to prioritize that. "Sorry, I've

told him.

Sot other plans tonight," I

Xander? Totally unbothered. "Alright. If you need anything just let me know." Then he left without a fuss.

At the elevator, someone called him "Mr. Hart" again. He just nodded, cool as ever

gave me a polite nod and

not correcting them.

look like Hayden. So, what do you think? Could

shut it down too fast, or Wayne would get suspicious. So, I kept it casual with a small smile. "No idea. That's why

container in my hand a little shake. "Hayden used to get all fancy with his meals, so I

thought Xander was stepping into Hayden's shoes, he might snap, and I couldn't have that-yet. At the same time, I needed Wayne to think

dishes yesterday," I said, popping open the container. "They didn't

Xander mentioned, were slider buns and a cup

where it's due-his cooking was top-notch. Just

hustle," Wayne remarked, sounding oddly impressed. "With cooking like this, he

leaning into the double meaning as I handed him a set of

budge. "It's meant

this solo." I smiled and

finally took them, though he didn't actually eat. Whatever. I grabbed my own

didn't

flavor hit, I froze. The rich, saucy meatball tasted exactly like my

my hands trembling slightly. How could Xander possibly nail this? Unless...