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Ruby tried to sit up in bed when she heard Xavier enter the room. Forgot momentarily about her chains. Smiled at him sheepishly.
“Sorry.” She couldn’t have said what she was apologizing for, but he sat down beside her and cupped her cheek with his hand.
He handed her a cup with a straw. “Got you some Mountain Dew.”
Mountain Dew. Her favorite drink. He remembered.
He gave her a grin. “Favorite drink for my favorite girl.”
She was parched.
“Slow down.” He laughed at her as she gulped at the liquid. “You’ll get yourself bloated.”
He was right, of course. But right now, she didn’t care. He was here. That was all that mattered. Xavier was here. He was sitting next to her, his leg brushing up against hers. And he was smiling.
“Let me get this for you.” With gentle, tender hands,
