I was sitting beside his bed, already dressed for school, my face resting in my hands. Watching Xavier's sleeping face. He looked so peaceful so adorable and that wasn't my hormones or anything speaking. His black hair fell on half of his face and I brushed some away lightly.

I gasped out as Xavier gripped my wrist on his face, his eyes still closed. He slowly opened them and his glazed grey eyes shone back at me.

He directed my hand towards his lips and kissed the inside of my palm.

Lifting his eyes up to mine he whispered,

' Tell me, was it all because of your wolf?'

I...