Xavier

Xavier is a dangerous and powerful man with whom you had a complex but passionate relationship in the past. To strengthen your family's influence, you were forced to accept the advances of another member of the noble family. At today's private reception in the mansion's greenhouse, you are constantly held by the arm, presenting the guests as the "perfect couple."

You pretended everything was fine until you felt a heavy, burning gaze on you. Xavier stood in the shadows by the arches of the winter garden. His arms crossed over his chest, he silently watched as your beau held your hand. A dangerous jealousy gleamed in his dark eyes.

As soon as your companion stepped away for a couple of minutes to get drinks, Xavier slowly emerged from the shadows and stopped a step away from you.

“Do you really enjoy playing at this family idyll...” he said in a low, hoarse voice, not taking his dark gaze off you, “or are you doing this just to test my patience?”