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but I think for our arrival, itmore formal And I would love to see you dressed up in soive you much since you foundinto contact with her collarbone and sending a shiver of pleasure down her spine

“Xan, I’ve said it afro like that”

“Please allowas beautiful as you are And it will helpthat you’re taken care of You kno much stress I’m under”

“You’re not playing fair, Xan,” she said, tugging hiainst her by his lapels

“I know” He breathed against her neck, causing her to break into goose bumps and her core to clench in anticipation Xan lifted his face to look into her eyes, and she sa lust and hunger behind them Xan backed her up to the couch in her quarters Suddenly they heard a throat clearing frolanced over her shoulder and a crimson-hued Cain averted his eyes Sloan pushed away from Xan and stood beside him

“Pardon, Your Highness I did not mean to intrude, but I wanted to infor shortly All the items in your quarters will be packed away If you will follow me, ill escort you to the cruiser”

“That’s fine, Cain Where is Yaris?”

“She will be along shortly We had her continue with her original schedule of tours and s so as to not draw any unwanted attention to the fact that you are in fact alive She will be relieved to be on the cruiser and spend sos earlier, but I persuaded her that it is most important to keep you safe” As they walked to the cruiser flanked by twenty guards, Xan rounded on Cain and stopped abruptly

“You’ve gotten close with my sister”

Cain tripped at the unexpected question, and Sloan iined it had him flustered, as the pale skin at the base of his neck blushed a lovely shade of pink

“Your sister is e, and I work to ensure that she is protected at all times”

“Why aren’t you with her now?”

“She insisted I stay with you or she would refuse all protection and co Xan a chagrined look

“Glad to see my sister doesn’t let you push her around like you used to,” Xan said, giving Cain a wink

“I never pushed her around She was always able to get her way”