In the Lap of Luxury novel (Grace and Benjamin) novel Chapter 527

"Xander, you …" Hestia's voice trailed off downstairs. She had seen Grace, too.

Grace stood where she was, staring at the man on the stairs in surprise.

"Xander? When did you get here?"

Xander looked exhausted, but it didn't seem like he had just arrived in Frenda.

He looked a little resigned and smiled as he leaned against the banisters. "Gracie, it looks like we really are fated for each other. What a surprise to see you here, of all places."

"Don't talk nonsense." Grace was annoyed as she walked closer. "Were you already in Frenda when I called Peter?"

Xander didn't deny it. "I had some business to take care of."

"Where's my car?"

"Parked at my house."

"You didn't even drive it back for me before you went abroad."

Xander stared at her exposed skin, his gaze intense. "I wanted to make an excuse for us to meet again."

Grace jumped, and her neck turned red at once. It felt uncomfortably warm.

Hestia tactfully retreated without speaking when she saw what was happening.

"How's your injury?" Grace asked in a small voice.

"Pretty much entirely recovered."

"Then why do you still look so unwell?"

Xander suddenly reached out and pulled on the edge of her towel.

Grace stiffened. "Xander …"

When he spoke, he was just inches away from her. "It's loose. I'm tightening it for you."

Grace felt like she was being tempted by the top male model in the industry. She felt her heartbeat quickening, and she didn't move a muscle.

"I-Is it done?"

Xander had stopped what he was doing. Water was dripping off the ends of her hair and falling on the back of his hand. It seemed hotter than lava.

"Gracie …" His voice was extremely hoarse.