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.

disgruntled. "We can't let this slide. Who

sought justice for the victims. I have achieved my goal,

me feel useless," he croaked, feeling

she leaned against his

In the past, he would feel awkward watching couples acting lovey-dovey. Because of that, he

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 met her.

affectionately as she slowly moved away from his lips. "With a kiss, you

families back home safe was of utmost importance. He was assigned to the task by Jasper and Alyssa, and he vowed

ignore him. Let's

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