Xander POVI thought getting back my dominance and control was going to make me feel better. I thought claiming even a replica of her was going to make everything alright, but trust me, it didn't.'' Would I see you again, Draco,'' the girl asked.'' Don't count on it,'' I answered as I stood up, got dressed and walked out.And I walked out leaving there even more broken than I was before.'' Take me back home,'' I told my driver as I got into the car.Soon, I was taken back to the house.Getting into the house, all I wanted to do was to lay on my bed and sleep, just to forget about what I stupidly did today.So on my way up, I heard her call out to me.Isabella... I heard her call out to me.At first, I thought my mind was devising me, but then I heard her voice again, and that was when I knew that my mind was not playing tricks on me.So I turned around and I saw her standing there looking so nervous, as she fidgeted with the hem of her dress.'' I need to talk to you,'' Bella let o
Isabella's POV''Today was Xander's wedding, and I didn't know how to feel about that. God, all these feelings are just so confusing,'' I said to myself as I tossed and turned in bed, as I didn't sleep a wink last night.I didn't want to be there when it happened, but Xander wouldn't just allow me to go. And now I am stuck here until the wedding is over.''Maybe if I stayed in my room all day, I could avoid all the bustling about the event,'' I said to myself.But luck was not on my side because I soon heard a knock on my door.Groaning loudly, I didn't want to open it, but the knocking became even more persistent, so I knew I had to get it before people thought that I was dead.Walking up to the door, I opened it and Manny was there standing in front of me with a dress in his hand and a plate of food in the other.Looking at him, I wondered how he was able to carry all of it without any of it falling off.'' Hey my love,'' Manny greeted me as he walked in.'' Hey what is all of this,
Xander's POVMy dad walked me outside to where the event was taking place, and as I took in the cool breeze of the afternoon, it helped me recollect my thoughts.''Let's get this over with,'' I turned to my father, and he nodded.I walked into the event and everyone's eyes were on me, they looked surprised that I came.'' Relax everyone, I am sorry I am late,'' I said as my eyes hovered over the crowd until they landed on Bella.Our gaze locked for a second, and for the first time, I was the one who broke it, as I shifted my focus to Ruby, kissing her softly.'' Why don't we get married,'' I whispered and Ruby smiled and nodded her head.I turned to the priest, signalling for him to get started with the ceremony.'' Dearly beloved, We are all here to witness the joining of two souls in love, a love that is greater than anything else in this world. So with that, I ask you, Miss Ruby Stones, do you love Xander Diaz enough to take him as your husband,'' The priest said and she nodded. '
Isabella's POV As Xander walked in, he immediately became the centre of attention now, but even with all the preying eyes on him, his eyes didn't waver from me, but for the first time I didn't see that longing he always had in his eyes for me, or maybe it was there and Xander just did a good job, masking it. Because, for the first time, Xander was the one who broke our gaze as he focused on his wife-to-be. I subdued the unwanted feeling I was having inside of me as I kept on telling myself that this was what I wanted. The ceremony soon started, and the priest commenced with the martial rights, but when Xander was asked if he loved Ruby enough to take her as his wife. Xander couldn't speak and to heaven, I thought he was going to say No. Xander tried to get his words out, but that was when we heard a big explosion, and it was no one else but Javier. Seeing the scary man again sent down my spine, as I tried to hide so he would see me. but luck was not on my side because Javier gra
Xander's POV All through the car ride back to the house, I couldn't take my eyes off her. I hated seeing her, so scared and traumatized. And all this was my fault. She didn't ask for any of this, but I stupidly brought her into this messed up life of mine. I did this to her, I subjected her to a life of violence, not even considering how it would affect her. '' I wish there was a way to fix this,'' I said to myself. But I couldn't think of one that would keep her safe, because letting her go now was out of the question. It doesn't matter if she was no longer my marked woman, my enemies now know that she is important to me, so they will always use her to get to me. And I can't let that happen. Getting to the house, I helped her down from the car. And when we got inside, Manny ran up to us hugging her, and that reminded me that she belonged to someone else now. '' Thank you for bringing her back,'' Manny said to me. '' I told you I would, didn't I?'' I let out as I tried to ignor
Xander's POV Bella quickly moved her gaze to the floor as if she was trying to hide the fact that she was crying from me. I looked at her for god knows how long, as her gaze hovered over the floor. Seeing her like this made my heart break and I didn't know what to do to make it all better. What she had been through must have been so traumatic for her. '' Isabella,'' My voice came out just as a whisper as I could not control my emotions seeing her like that. '' Draco, you wanted to see me,'' Isabella let out and I nodded. '' Please sit,'' I let out, but Isabella shook her head. '' No, I prefer to stand, if you don't mind,'' Isabella said whilst still avoiding my gaze, and trust me, I hated it. '' Bella stop all this and just sit, I need to talk to you,'' I stated, but Isabella shook her head, still refusing. '' At least look at me,'' I let out and that was when she slowly lifted her head, meeting my gaze. Her eyes held something I had never seen before. ''a newfound pain that
Isabella's POVI was shivering, I couldn't stop my mind from racing, everything that happened had gotten me so on edge.When Xander brought me back, I couldn't be more grateful, but all I wanted to do now was leave. I had to leave this place for a place where I could be far away from all this violence.I didn't want to cry, but when I got to my room, I collapsed on my bed, and I couldn't help but let the tears flow.I cried my eyes out for hours on end. I wanted to stop, but no matter how I tried, the tears just wouldn't go away.Xander soon called on me. I didn't want to go, but I decided that it was better if I went. He saved my life anyway.But trust me, it soon became a bad idea.He just told me that I had to go with him to a safe house after I told him that I wanted to leave.'' Oh, what was I even thinking? that the Draco would let me go just like that, that Xander would freely relinquish the hold he has on me?'' I said to myself.I still tried to put up a fight though, but all
Isabella's POVI couldn't sleep all night, and when I finally did, I had nightmares. My dreams were filled with images of Javier and the traumatic experience I had when he took me. Even in my sleep, I could still feel the cold hard end of Javier's gun on my head.The nightmare invaded my dreams, and I could barely sleep for an hour straight, and thankfully by the time I woke up, it was already morning.Somehow, I have gotten used to waking up in Xander's old house, so waking up here kind of felt strange.Tossing and turning, I got off the bed, and I walked over to the window, looking outside, and we were in the middle of nowhere. I could only see trees and bushes, no sign of life anywhere, except for us.Breathing out heavily, I hoped that these tall trees would keep us hidden from Javier.I stood there staring outside, for god knows how long because there was something peaceful about looking at the trees. But I was soon broken out of my peaceful state when I felt somebody touch my sh