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Stronger than I imagined.

Author: farfalla
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~A taste of you is more than enough for a breakfast.~

Xavier POV:

The worry had been gnawing at me ever since I had walked in on Arcane with that blade in her hand. It was a sight that had sent shivers down my spine and filled me with a profound sense of dread. I couldn't bear the thought of her hurting herself, of her using self-harm as a means to cope with the overwhelming pain and emotions that threatened to consume her.

I knew she was struggling, that the weight of her mother's illness and the betrayal of the secrets that had been kept from her were taking a toll on her fragile emotional state. It was a pain that cut deep, and I couldn't stand the idea of her suffering in silence.

So, after she had taken a long shower, I decided to stay with her in her room. I knew I couldn't leave her alone, not when I had seen the darkness that lurked within her.

I sat quietly on the edge of her bed, my presence a silent reassurance. Arcane had a tendency to push people away when she was hurting
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