Karenina

Then she stood up, signaling that she was done eating, and walked over to him, who also stood up and held out his hand again. Feeling more comfortable, she took it without comment, only the slight beating of her heart showing her reaction to being so close to Xavier again.

She suddenly wondered if she would always be aware of his presence, but she decided to ignore the uneasiness in her mind and focus on the scene around them.

He calmly led her through a variety of plants with a variety of scents assaulting her nose, all pleasant and sweet. They walked along cobblestone paths, past archways, statues, and...