46: Instant Regret

ADRIANA

“You’ve lost your mind.” I said, glaring at his seated form.

He looked high and mighty. And so relaxed, like he isn’t intruding in my personal space. He doesn’t look like someone that has been told to get the hell out about a million times. Instead, he resembles a king on his throne.

“I’m glad you recognise who I am.” He boasts, his smile now turning into a full grin. “And I’ve got a throne right beside me for you, my queen.”

I didn’t know what pushed me, but I threw my head and laughed loudly. Xander doesn’t care that I’m openly mocking him. He only smiles, a look I can’t place in his eyes. It seems like he is glad I’m making fun of him.

“Am I hilarious now, darling?” He questions, his thumb drawing a path along his bottom lip.

Like a magnet, my eyes follow the movement ever so slowly. I know the bastard was doing it on purpose when he groans softly, just as our eyes meet.

“You’re delusional.” I spit out. My voice comes out slightly breathless and the urge to smack him in the