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2022-06-09 00:33:11Xander's POV
Isabella was the goddess hunting my dreams, and I didn't only see her in my dreams, but I saw her everywhere I looked, every little thing reminded me of her. She was all I could think about. No one has ever made me feel the way she does since the day that I met her. She commanded so much emotion within me, that it made me wonder why and how she has so much power over me.
And that kiss, goodness that kiss, I still think about it even in my sleep and I just can't wait to taste those beautiful lips of hers again.
But then I remember how cold and distant she was with me and that made my heart sink so deeply in my chest. I was downing my thoughts on a glass of whiskey and that was when Xavier walked in.
'' Hey Xander, what
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Isabella's POVWhen we came back to the apartment, I went straight for my room, ignoring Aiden and even Mia's constant calls. Getting to my room, I collapsed on my bed as I allowed the events of tonight to fill my mind once more.It was so unbelieveable how every encounter that I have had with the Draco had always let me feeling so exhausted and my thoughts so all over the place.''I still do not believe that he offered me a job... A job , just like that, out of no where, what was he thinking...'' I laughed to myself.'' What kind of job does he think I would be able to do for him? He was clearly not in his right frame of mind to ask me that,'' I said to myself as I closed my eyes, embracing the darkness with open arms.But even in my darkness, I wasn't safe from thoughts of him. His alluring red eyes and the intoxicating feelings his touch gave out was all I could see and feel in my dreams.I didn't know if I should call this a nightmare or a sweet dream, because even in the comfort
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