Chapter 104

After saying their goodbyes and hanging up on the Duke and Duchess, Xandar’s arms circled his mate’s

body as she snuggled in his chest. Lucianne’s phone vibrated again. Xandar inhaled her scent from her

hair as she removed the ‘Get ready for dinner’ reminder from her notifications bar.

Xandar chuckled at her cute habit and suggested, “How about we just call room service and spend some

quiet time together tonight, my love?”

Her affectionate black orbs met his lilac ones as she pecked a kiss on his lips before whispering,” I’d like

that.”

Xandar beamed, and with his arm still around Lucianne’s waist, he picked up the receiver from the table

next to him and ordered steak for his mate and spaghetti for himself. They enjoyed each other’s touch

and scents while they waited.

Lucianne was getting addicted to the rhythm of Xandar’s heartbeat. It was the most comforting and

assuring sound she’d ever heard. It made her feel safe, and it made her feel loved. Xandar’s eyes were

closed the whole time he breathed in and out from her hair.

After a moment he muttered, “I love your scent, Lucy. You smell like home.”

Lucianne couldn’t stop the tears from escaping her eyes. Home. The word reached into the deepest

parts of her heart, sending a gentle warmth throughout her body as the feelings of belonging, desire and

love flow through her. When Xandar felt his shirt absorbing some of her teardrops, he panicked.

He immediately lifted her chin up and asked in concern, “What is it, baby? What’s wrong? Is it the pain

from the poison?”

Lucianne chuckled lightly and shook her adorable little head before pressing her lips deeply on her

confused mate’s lips. When she pulled away, she whispered firmly, “You feel like home, Xandar. My

home.” Xandar’s own eyes began glistening in pure joy and happiness as he planted another deep kiss

on her lips. They only pulled away when the doorbell rang.

The staff came in with a long trolley with their food, and set it right in front of the couch. After leaving with

a generous tip, Lucianne was about to dig in before Xandar took her plate away. She looked at him in

bewilderment but when he took the knife and fork that were already in her hands, she got pissed.

“Xandar, that’s my food!”

Xandar chuckled at her annoyed expression before pecking a kiss on her cheek. “I’m feeding you, my

love. You just recovered. You should take things slow.”

“Not this slow!” Lucianne tried to reach for her plate again but Xandar held it away from her before

calming her down with another kiss on her lips. When their lips parted, his eyes penetrated into hers as

he uttered, “Let me, Lucy. Let me feed you.” Another brief kiss, then he added, “Let me love

you.” 1

Lucianne sighed in defeat and said, “It’s not fair, Xandar. You know I can’t say no to you when you

use that line.”

Xandar’s expression brightened in realization, “Wait, really? I didn’t know that! So, our Goddess is fair

then! I used to think that she gave you those innocent doe-eyes to make me melt and give in but gave

me nothing to do the same to you.” he pecked another kiss on her cheek and said,”

Thanks for the tip, babe.”

Lucianne emitted a low growl of hunger and irritation. Xandar then dropped his humour and surrendered

as he said, “Right, let’s get you fed, my hangry little freesia.’

He placed her on his lap and started slicing small cubes of the steak. After two small bites, Lucianne

complained, “Xandar, my mouth can fit more than that! Just cut them a little bigger!” .

He nuzzled his nose with her earlobe and whispered, “As you wish, my Queen.” A visible red blush

graced Lucianne’s cheeks, which made Xandar smile and his animal pur. The intensity of redness was

returning to normal, much to their relief.

After Lucianne had cleaned her plate, Xandar dabbed a wet tissue on her lips and around her mouth

before he reached for his mildly-warm spaghetti. When he lifted up his fork and was about t o dig in,

Lucianne pulled his plate away and snatched the fork from his hand. His shocked eyes met her bright,

taunting ones.

“Babe, what are you doing?”

“Feeding you.” she answered simply while skillfully swirling the noodles with the fork.

“No, sweetheart. You’re supposed to be res,”

“Please?” she showed him her doe-eyes, and Xandar groaned as he gave in, making Lucianne let out a

cheeky laughter in response. Her chuckles made his body gravitate towards hers, closing whatever

distance between them. His arms circled her waist, and his head rested on her shoulder as he waited to

be fed.

Xandar didn’t realise how hungry he was until the first mouthful of spaghetti. It was only then he

remembered he hadn’t eaten a proper meal since Lucianne was hospitalized. His eyes never left his

beautiful mate’s face. When the plate was empty, Lucianne’s hand lifted his chin up as she gently wiped

away the little stains the food made. When she was done, she muttered a satisfied,” There.” 2

As she was retracting her hand from his chin, he grabbed hold of her wrist, and pecked a kiss on her

thumb before uttering in his husky voice, “Thank you, baby.”

Before Lucianne could respond, Xandar’s eyes glazed over.

‘Cuz, the Chief just called. He couldn’t reach your house or your phone so he called me.’ Christian linked

ominously.

‘Sh*t. My phone must have died.’Xandar linked guiltily, and took note of his cousin’s unusually serious

tone before he linked, ‘What did he say?’

Christian sighed. ‘The four ministers they arrested are pleading not guilty to the charges, saying that they

were coerced to do what they did. They claimed that the true mastermind blackmailed them to siphon

government funds.’

Xandar instinctively pressed Lucianne’s body on his chest to calm himself before he asked his cousin,

‘They gave the name of the one running Wu Bi Corp?’

‘Yes, I can’t believe we didn’t see it! It was so obvious! Cuz, do you know how stupid I feel right now?’

‘Who is it, Christian?’