Avery’s pov

I pushed open the door to the gym, my

I hear the familiar grunts and sound eyes already in search of him when of fists hitting the bag.

My heart leapt when I spotted him by the punching bag, his strong intimidating form moving fluidly as he keeps punching the bag in. I’d not be surprised if the bag suddenly burst open from his force.

As I stood there, mesmerized by the sight of him, it seems as though he sensed that I was there because he turned around, his eyes catching mine instantly. The tense air around him evaporates and his eyes soften, and a small playful smile traced on his lips.

“You’re late.” He snorts playfully, removing the gloves from his hands.

My breath hitched, staggering as I stare at his playful warm smile. Get a hold of yourself, Avery. One smile and you’ve forgotten you are supposed to give him hell for leaving you without saying goodbye.

time,” I grumble, approaching him. Even though my voice is cold, Xade’s smile doesn’t waver

am standing before

mine and I shuddered. I searched his blue eyes, trying my best to not be entrapped by his gaze. He always seems to trap me and make me

confessed, looking away. “I didn’t want to wake

skin buzz. “You could have at least said goodbye,” I murmured, staring at his sweaty skin. I licked my lips subconsciously as I stared at his glistening flesh that

I had done last night. His warmth seeps into

moving to mine, staring at me with so much warmth that I

inside of my cheek, taking a step forward. “I didn’t want you to leave,” I whispered, searching his gaze, for what I

down. I find the action to be hot, and

his neck back up to his eyes.

his eyes darkening. I reach for his hand, brushing the tips of my fingers around his wrists as I stare up into his intense

storms. The air around us charge with electricity and buzzed with tension. A zap in the air that swirled around

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