Chapter 76 : His Perfect Mate

Xavier

He heard her take a deep breath as if she had been badly hurt. Tears immediately welled up in her eyes as she looked up at him, looking hurt. Wanting to correct his mistake, Xavier raised his hand to stroke her hair, but she flinched and rejected his touch. Then he clenched his hand into a fist before placing it on his thigh.

The sound of her voice was hoarse as she said, "I didn't mean to mislead you, to give you false hope. I would hate myself if I did something so cruel." Even though her tears were about to fall, she did not turn her face away from him.

Just as she had been instructed to do. They both heard her unspoken words, but made no comment.

"Stop worrying, Karenina. I will hold you to your word," he said, and when she opened her mouth to protest, Xavier spoke to her. "Still, you will not be touched by me unless you want my touch. Nor will I force you to be taught the ways of a true lady, but remember this, until the day comes when I know for certain that you will neve