Tessa POV
Xzavier. Xzavier was here.
I lifted my head to find Xzavier knelt down in front of me. His face was a mask of calm but I could see the fire blazing in his eyes. He reached out, cupping my face in his hands
" Take a deep breath," his voice was soft, no louder than a whisper. He was trying to help me calm down.
I tried to do what he said, but forcing a breath was like pushing on a brick wall.
" Again, nice and slow," Xzavier cooed brushing his thumbs along my cheeks. I closed my eyes, focusing on his hands against my cheeks. They were calloused, more so on the palms than the fingers. Breathe in. They were cool compared to the blazing heat in my cheeks. Breathe out.
" That's it, keep going," I could hear the relief seeping into Xzaviers voice as he spoke. I forced slow dee
