CHAPTER 71 My Plan

  Solaine's POV

  She was consumed by anger as Axel approached us, already dressed.

  "What's going on?" He reached out and gently touched my hand.

  "It's just an everyday occurrence for my sister," I responded, and Xander gazed at him with such intensity.

  "Was there something I overlooked?" Selene let out a light laugh. "So, you and him are a thing now?" she asked, chuckling. I'm at a loss for words to respond to that. I refuse to grant her the satisfaction she desires.

  "What we have is not your concern," Axel replied, gently removing his hand from mine.

  I gaze at Xander, and his intense gaze back at me seems to beg for my response.

  "That's correct," I whispered. "What we have is our private affair," I added.

  Selene chuckles and turns to face Xander. "Can you hear it? It appears to be an ideal math problem. She's my sister, and Axel is your stepbrother." Selene nervously nibbled on her lower lip.

  "Perhaps we could consider going on a double date-"