Xavier's pov
I smiled as I looked at Emily, all curled up and fast asleep in my bed. I couldn't believe it when she agreed to stay after dinner; nothing intimate had happened between us, but that wasn't a problem for me. Being able to fall asleep holding her in my arms had made me happy beyond belief; I couldn't have asked for anything better. Intimacy could wait until she was ready; I knew it would be worth it.
The soft light of the moon illuminated her face, making her appear almost ethereal, like a nymph, a mystical creature.
She was beautiful. And I was completely, madly in love with her.
I don't know how long I stood there looking at her; I woke up from my trance only when I saw her moving, slowly opening her sleepy eyes.
A sweet smile curled her lips when she saw me.
"What are
