Ashlyn's POV
Sitting on his lap, my head rested comfortably on his shoulder, and I let out a soft sigh. My gaze lingered on the silver ball on the table, its shimmer catching the dim light.
“That was amazing,” I whispered, my voice barely audible.
He pressed a kiss on the top of my head and murmured, “I love you.”
A smile tugged at my lips as I lifted my head slightly to give him a soft kiss. The warmth of the moment wrapped around us like a cocoon, but it was abruptly interrupted by the ringing of his phone.
Reaching out, he grabbed the phone and answered it. I moved to get up from his lap, giving him some space, but he quickly wrapped an arm around my waist and pulled me back down.
“Xavier!” I whined in protest, squirming slightly, but he simply placed a finger against his lips, s
