Xavier didn't return home until the sky was dotted with stars and yet Celia had sat in the chair by the bed and 'impatiently' waited until the bastard stepped through the front door. She was aware that he was okay since Gabriel had told her when he got back several hours ago, if not for that nice man, then she'd be worried sick about him...but Xavier didn't seem to care about that.
He'd have come home if he did... bastard. Perhaps he thought she'd be asleep at this hour, but unfortunately, she wasn't and now he seemed awkward as he walked towards the bed wearing a pants and no shirt to cover his upper body. His wound was bandaged, his hands in his pocket and his eyes were hard as he stared off in front of him.
Celia cleared her throat, unfolding her legs. "So I'm nonexistent now? Don't t
