Chapter 22

NADINE.

“Would you rather stay with Mindy?” Xander asked, looking genuinely surprised.

I nodded. “Is there a reason why I should not? Does it scare you if I spend time with her?”

“No. Of course not. But last time I checked, you were jealous of her.”

“I’m trying not to,” I answered truthfully.

“You’re wonderful. Do you know that?”

I playfully rolled my eyes at him. “I just thought it’s good if the two people you care about are in the same place while you’re not here. So we can protect each other. And no one knows I’m there except you and her. So is that a yes?”

“If you want to...” He said as he cupped my face again before a mischievous smile graced his lips. “You’re not planning to kill her, right?”

I giggled. “No. But what if I do?” I playfully wiggled my brows.

“I’ll help you bury the remains.” He chuckled as he pressed a kiss on my lips. “Goddess, you’re going to make me commit a sin. But I’m your man through and through.”

I wrapped my arms around him and kissed him back. He could