In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

As soon as she finished speaking, Xander pulled her into his embrace, whispering in her ear, "Okay."

Their bodies pressed close together, and Grace could distinctly feel the thudding of her heart against her chest.

She struggled to escape from his embrace.

"Where's the first aid kit? I'll tend to your wounds."

"There's no need for that. The doctor has already taken care of it."

"It's okay. It seems like your wound has reopened," Grace said, then turned around and began looking for the first aid kit.

Watching her bustle around, Xander smiled and stood up, walking toward another cabinet.

"The first aid kit is here."

Slightly embarrassed, Grace hurriedly took the kit from him. "Sit down. I'll change your dressing."

as told. His eyes were fixed on her as they

tools, and carefully tended to his wound. Her actions were gentle, each one done with the

looked like it had been caused

injury was unusual, and the thought nagged her. "Xander, how exactly

worry her and simply said, "It was a minor accident. Nothing serious." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt website

she didn't press further. "Be more

she spoke, she took a cotton swab and put

Grace finally breathed a sigh of relief. Upon closer inspection, she realized that, due to her nervousness, her forehead was already covered in fine sweat. "This wound needs to

"Okay, I understand."

took the opportunity to make a phone call. "Come

and asked, "Xander, who are

ended the call and replied, "You'll know

was somewhat curious. Not long after, the doorbell rang, and she got up. "I'll open

walked far when Xander suddenly tugged

He'll come in by

and then the door opened. Heavy footsteps approached them, and Grace could see

had never met before. He wore