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."

were fixed on her as they sat on the

out the tools, and carefully tended to his wound. Her actions were gentle, each one done with the utmost care until she removed the original bandage and finally saw the extent

had been caused

She sensed that the injury was unusual, and the thought nagged her. "Xander, how exactly did you

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was reluctant to say more, she didn't press further. "Be

swab and put on some ointment, carefully treating his

breathed a sigh of relief. Upon closer inspection, she realized that, due to her

"Okay, I understand."

took the opportunity to make a phone call. "Come to my

was curious and asked, "Xander, who

the call and replied, "You'll

the doorbell rang, and she got up. "I'll

when Xander suddenly tugged on her

come

door opened. Heavy footsteps approached them, and

before. He wore a grave expression,