Page 266 of Black Reign

“The conversation that followed.”

Heat spreads all the way down my neck.

“That conversation was theoretical.”

“Very theoretical.”

I kick his ankle beneath the table.

He catches my leg between both of his.

I freeze.

His eyes meet mine.

Neither of us laughs now.

The contact is innocent.

Almost.

My bare calf is trapped between expensive black trousers.

His hand still holds mine.

His thumb stops moving.

The air changes again.

Xavier's gaze drops to my mouth.

I feel the kiss from earlier like it happened seconds ago.

Honey.

Balm.

Heat.

That low sound he made when I pulled him back.

My stomach tightens.

His voice drops.

“Eat, Sabine.”

I blink.

“What?”

His eyes stay on my lips.

“You need food.”

“You're the one staring at my mouth.”

“I can do both.”