Xavier's P.O.V

I was not only in a complete state of shock but I was extremely flabbergasted when Irene suddenly pushed me away from her and quickly ducked her head while fiddling with her fingers.

"M-Master" She stuttered, squeezing her eyes shut as she bit the corner of her lower lips as if she existed in deep regret of something. My brows furrowed in nothing but utter confusion while wondering what must have caused her to react like that. I attempted to grab her by the wrist and pull her toward me but she retracted her step backward and kept glancing behind me.

I turned to look behind me only...