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.

keep your word this time,” I grumble, approaching him. Even though my voice is cold, Xade’s

I am

skin brushed against 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

looking away. “I didn’t want to wake you up or get

“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

him like I had done last night. His

been difficult to,” he admitted, his eyes moving to mine, staring at me with so much warmth that I could feel it puncturing inside my skin.

didn’t want you

bobbing up and down. I find the action to be hot, and my lips tingle to press

eyes moving off his neck back up to

tips of my fingers around his wrists as I stare up into his intense eyes. “And one

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

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