"Was I cheap to his request?" I asked myself as I spent more time in Xavier's palace. This question weighed heavily on my mind, making me reflect deeply on what had transpired between us. Later that evening, I called Renee.

"Hello," I said.

"Where have you been? You promised to spend just a day, and now it's been three days and some hours. What's really going on? Has he finally held you down?" Renee asked, her voice tinged with concern.

"I don't understand you, Renee. How can I be held down by anyone? I'm just confused. Xavier has been treating me so nicely that it's gotten my attention more than...