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Lord Xander sat down as Axel pulled out the chair for him. He picked a napkin, wiped it gently across his mouth before glancing at Kaylan.

He wouldn't deny the fact that he very much liked the sight before him.

It was stunning. Dazzling. "Do you like it here?" He asked, putting so much effort not to use his usual cold voice.

He had never had any reason to be nice to anyone let alone a woman but tonight was different.

She saved his life. Just for tonight, he would try not to be his cold and grumpy self.

Kayla smiled and nodded. Her hands felt like jellyfish. She was starting to sweat. "I love everything here and thanks for the meal..."

Xander said nothing as he picked up his spoon. The silence between them was a loud one coupled with the tension.

Kayla sat still. She felt so awkward. She picked up the chopstick and it fell right back on the table. She couldn't understand why her fingers were shaking badly.

Xander stared at her, wondering why she wasn't eating. "Do you want something e