In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

"Xander, you..." Hestia's voice trailed off downstairs. She had seen Grace, too. Grace stood where she was, staring at the man on the stairs in surprise.

"Xander? When did you get here?"

Xander looked exhausted, but it didn't seem like he had just arrived in Frenda.

He looked a little resigned and smiled as he leaned against the banisters. "Gracie, it looks like we really are fated for each other. What a surprise to see you here, of all places."

"Don't talk nonsense." Grace was annoyed as she walked closer. "Were you already in Frenda when I called Peter?"

Xander didn't deny it. "I had some business to take care of."

"Where's my car?"

"Parked at my house."

"You didn't even drive it back for me before you went abroad."

Xander stared at her exposed skin, his gaze intense. "I wanted to make an excuse for us to meet again."

Grace jumped, and her neck turned red at once. It felt uncomfortably warm.

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"Pretty much entirely recovered."

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out and pulled on the edge

Grace stiffened. "Xander ..."

away from her. "It's loose. I'm

being tempted by the top male model in the industry. She felt her heartbeat quickening, and she didn't move

"I-Is it done?"

off the ends of her hair and falling on the back of his hand. It seemed hotter than lava. "Gracie..." His

was already

"Go and get changed. You're really pushing

the

were being pushed? She

pair of pajamas. Xander was no longer standing

Xander and Madam Fulton are discussing business

pumpkin soup from the maid's hands. "I'll send

door was ajar. Grace freed a hand and was about to push it open when she heard them

past few years, and now he's trying to lord it over you? Wait and see what I'll do to him!" Xander sounded restrained. "That's enough,