Xavier slid the ryokan open, his eyes scanning the suite with a hint of irritation. Out of nowhere, Amber popped up, her eyes sparkling with a hint of excitement as she asked,

“You didn't come home last night...Are you alright?” Her voice was laced with concern, her heart still racing from the kiss they shared yesterday.

Xavier simply flashed her an annoyed look, and without a response, he walked past her.

“Is everything alright?” She called out, her voice tinged with worry.

He paused in his tracks, his expression turning cold as he turned to face her. “Mind your business, Amber,” he told her, his voice devoid of emotion.

Amber’s...