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Xander went outside and found bella still sitting on the bed with her back against the wall with her knees hugged against her chest. He sat next to her and held her hands.

“I'm glad you are mine, Xander said, squeezing her hands softly and kissing her knuckles.

“I don't understand why you want me to be yours, bella questioned nervously.

“Because I'm addicted to you dull, I possess over you, you are mine, Xander said with all seriousness. Bella rolled her eyes.

“I know that you probably don't want to hear this, but I love you, bella, I have loved you ever since I first set my eyes...