I turned to look at Xander, narrowing my eyes at him. "I don’t know why you came here all of a sudden, but I know you also have ulterior motives, but..." I muttered, moving closer to him until we were only an inch apart.

"But Ashley Barbie Gates has things under control. I know your intentions, but I am going to crush you just like I have crushed your dreams." I declared. His brow furrowed; his lips trembled with unspoken words.

"Say what you want to say." I commanded. I was expecting to see fear in his eyes, but the fear was gone, and it felt like I was talking...