Chapter- [ 83 ]

[ Adeline ]

The dinner was delicious. We did little chat since we both were hungry and tired. Maria retired to her room and we had our privacy.

"I didn't know the nights become colder than days here." I said rubbing my palms. I slept for long hours in the afternoon so sleep was far away from my eyes.

No sooner, I finished my sentence, a warm shawl wrapped around my shoulders by Xavier.

"You predicted that I'll feel cold and presented me with shawl as soon as I expressed myself. You can make a good personal chaperone for me." I teased him.

"I don't need to be your chaperone or your slave, Ade. Your husband can perform all these duties because keeping you safe, protected, happy and of course, presently warm." He said engulfing me in his arms from behind.

My stomach flipped. Our closeness created butterflies inside me.

"Can I hold you for some time?" He asked me. Such a gentleman, I expect nothing less from him.

"Yes, I guess we both aren't sleepy. If you want we can spend some time in