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Author: Angel
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-21 16:54:48

The quiet of his office was deafening, save for the occasional creak of the leather chair beneath him as he leaned back, staring at the ceiling. Mr. Black’s mind was far from the pile of documents stacked neatly on his desk or the contracts awaiting his signature. His thoughts, as always, had drifted to Elizabeth.

"My little queen," he murmured under his breath, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his lips.

It was rare for Xavier wood to feel unsure of himself, but when it came to Elizabeth, everything about him softened, unraveled even. She had a way of turning his calculated, sharp edges into something unrecognizable, and he couldn’t decide if that made him stronger or weaker.

He pulled his phone from his pocket, his thumb hovering over the screen. He had Mike’s number ready to dial, his thumb almost pressing the call button. But he stopped, sighing deeply.

“She needs time,” he said, as if saying it aloud would make it easier to bear.

His gaze shifted to the photo on his desk. It
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