Reasonable? How was that fucking reasonable?

Xavier clenched his fist as he fought the urge to punch the reporter.

A hush fell across the crowds, who waited for the scene to unfold. Some reporters had wanted to ask the sensitive question but faltered in the face of Alyssa's influence. Naturally, they were happy that someone had posed the question.

Anger rolled through him. He nearly yanked the car door open and stormed out to confront the reporter, but Alyssa pulled him back. "Hey! It's enough of a mess out there. Don't add to the chaos!"

He gritted his teeth and thundered, "But he's slandering you."

"And? It doesn't hurt me in any way. Mr. Beckett, you're an adult, so act like one." Pouting, she scratched him on his chest.

down soon, but he was disgruntled. "We can't let this slide.

finally sought justice for the victims. I have achieved my goal, so I couldn't

me feel useless," he

I'm happy and carefree when I'm with you." Then, she leaned against his solid chest and cupped his face in her palms. "Come here. Give me a

In the past, he would feel awkward watching

His soul was all hers now. He was no longer his old self. Or maybe he had been an envious and passionate soul from the very start—awakened when he

at him affectionately as she slowly moved

question. Moreover, seeing the victims and families back home safe was of utmost

ignore him.

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