Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 704

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By the time Xander dropped me off at home, I'd already shut my eyes, pretending to be asleep.

What else was I supposed to do?

Let him, under a fake name, take me to bed for a night of passion? No way.

I couldn't let myself give in. It would only fuel his arrogance, making him think that no matter what identity he hid behind, as long as he had that face, he could have me whenever he wanted. "Still want me?" Xander's voice brushed against my ear as he carried me.

There was something dangerously playful about him.

I didn't answer. But when he set me down on the bed, I wrapped my arms around him and pulled him down with me.

It had been too long. I'd been alone for too long. Tonight, I just wanted him to stay-even if nothing happened.

He didn't push me away. Instead, in the stillness, I heard his low whisper. "I'm sorry. Just wait a little longer..."

So, there it was-his reasons, spoken but still vague.

Fine. I'd wait.

the day he finally admitted it, until the words "I'm

own lips.

***

first thing that hit

hadn't left.

enough, he was there. On the table,

honest, I hadn't slept well at all. How could I? After so long, I'd finally been in the arms of a man who was both familiar and a

alone in that. He hadn't moved much, but I felt the tension in his body all night-the quiet war he was fighting

now, I couldn't help but smile. I

here?" I asked, playing up the fake surprise as I grabbed

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and strolled toward him.

brow like,

throat into full view. The hickey I'd left had darkened

my

letting him off the hook. Pointing at his neck, I smirked. "Did I... do

slightly, pulling my focus before he answered coolly, "Who

to hide the heat creeping up my neck. "So, what you're saying is... last night,

it-flippant and casual-made

didn't confirm it, didn't deny it, just let the