Chapter 75

When Lucianne was done dressing up, she came out of her spot and took her time to walk back to the largest acacia tree, captivated by the number of freesias between her feet and in front of her. She leaned against the largest tree trunk and was rooted to the ground even when Xandar’s tall figure approached her from behind.

One of his hands reached for her abdomen and the other for her arm. He took in her scent from her neck before he whispered into her ear, “I come here when I need to get away for a while. From everything.”

She turned her head and her eyes met his as she asked, “Since when?”

He smiled at the memory, “Since forever. Whenever I need a break from what I am, what I have to do and who I have to be, I come here for some quiet time… and to just be by myself. Away from all pressure and expectations. I did come here more often after my parents and I stopped seeing eye to eye. There’s something about this place that just makes it welcoming.. and soothing.”

“I feel it too.” She took a breath of air filled with the scent of the freesias before she asked, “ Does Christian come here with you sometimes?”

Xandar shook his head and rested his chin on her shoulder before looking up into her eyes, “H e doesn’t know about this place. I never told him or anyone else. It’s my escape from everything and everyone so I keep it a secret.”

Lucianne felt a tug in her heart, a tug towards him. He brought her to a place where no one else in his life knew about. She was so touched and surprised that she didn’t know what to

say.

back leaning against the tree. He then patted on his lap, motioning his mate to sit there as he looked up at her in hopefulness and anticipation. Lucianne returned his smile as she

said, “I don’t believe that it’s a coincidence, you know?” She looked at him in confusion so he continued to explain as his beguiling eyes fix on her black orbs. “What are the odds that the

and scents but she didn’t connect the field before her to herself. When she continued to look in

to herself and muttered rhetorically, “And what are the odds that

hold her closer a she asked, “What do you

I do know someone who smells

tone, eyes already filled

Xandar’s lilac eyes started to develop onyx shades, Lucianne chuckled and said, “It’s you, Xandar. You smell like these trees. How can you not

he tickled her waist as he muttered, “Little rascal.” After being satisfied with her blushes and giggles, he stopped his assault and held her closer t o take in her scent again. He never noticed the trees surrounding the flowers. He only saw the colorful field, nothing else, which made sense. Whenever Lucianne was

them, you can too. You can let me protect you. You don’t have to be so strong for everyone all

smiled shyly as she leaned into his warm, hard chest, “I’m not

a kiss on her hair before declaring, “That’s right. You’re my flower.” She looked up a t him before he

his cheek and her thumb caressed it as she whispered,

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