Betrayed By The Hero, Loved By The Lord novel Chapter 112

Chapter 112: Touch (1)

"It is not a good look for you to turn to stalking. I am faltered but others might be terrified by this," Selene said, listening closely to Xavier’s light steps behind her. "Don’t you have work to do now?"

"Not after what you just said and you know it. How cruel to say that and then run away from me. Luckily, you won’t get far. Don’t you know that I am quite quick on my feet?" Xavier asked.

"So am I," Selene replied, walking at a pace to keep some space between them.

Selene knew what she started and would get some fun out of it while she could.

Xavier took the chase as a game. Unless Selene intended to leave the estate soon, she would quickly find herself trapped in his arms. He had the time to play with her like this. Did she have that time?

Agnes smiled when she spotted Selene but did not approach after noticing Xavier. The two were odd when they acted like this so Agnes didn’t want to get in the way.

Selene frowned when she found herself facing a wall. Since when was there a wall here with no path to get away from her husband?

"So, it is true that you get lost in the estate sometimes. Should I knock down some of the walls and expand so you can keep running away from me? I am enjoying the chase," Xavier said, awaiting her next move.

"Why would you waste money on that? The estate is already big," Selene muttered.

There needed to be a map for her to hold in her hands when walking around. This was exactly why she went on so many strolls to get familiar with the estate.

It pained Selene to have to turn around to face Xavier.

"I want to pass by you without any problems. As you saw, I need to continue walking around the estate to get more familiar with it. Or do you want me to keep getting lost?" Selene asked.

"That is all the more reason for me to guide you since I know the estate quite well and if you ever get lost, I shall come to find you. I am unable to promise that I might not hold you if you come too near," Xavier said but he placed his hands behind his back.

"I gave you a chance and you are running with it. I am partly to blame since I knew it would spark something inside of you. We should speak in private," Selene said, taking careful steps to approach him.

Luckily, there was a small library nearby for them to use so the servants would not stumble upon them.

Xavier allowed Selene to walk by him without reaching for her and followed her inside the small library.

Selene opened the door and examined the library. She didn’t get a good look the first time she came this way. Unlike many other areas in the estate, the library windows were not covered so the sunlight brightened up the room.

"So, what were you saying earlier?" Selene heard after the door closed.

Selene walked further into the room to take a look at the books. "Your hearing is as good as mine or even better. I’m sure that I don’t need to repeat myself. I wouldn’t have said it if I didn’t mean it."

"I need answers to the sudden change. Did our disrupted time-"

"Disrupted? You ended it because you wanted to tease me," Selene argued.

Xavier smiled. "I did not know it bothered you this much. Since you didn’t know what you felt toward me, I didn’t think it would affect you if we stopped."