Hellbound With You (WN)

Meanwhile, downstairs.

Xavier was wearing a serious expression as he sat across Zeke in the vast living room.

”So, the wedding will still be on even after what just happened? ” Xavier asked as he looked intently at Zeke.

Zeke elegantly twirled the wine glass in his hand as he mumbled, not bothering to look at Xavier. ”You think anyone would be able to change Alex ’s mind? ”

”I don ’t know what ’s going on anymore, ” he shook his head in disbelief before he shot a disapproving gaze at Zeke.

”I think you should be honest with him, Zeke. No one can save Abigail from dying. Her disease isn ’t something anyone can cure, not even you. And is he serious? He ’s actually okay with you using her as a guinea pig for experiments? ” he blabbered on but Zeke remained silent. ”Alex is too optimistic. Even if the surgery is successful, her body will not last long. She will still die, sooner or later. ”

”Yes, she will die, sooner or later, ” Zeke finally looked at him. ”Unless… ”

…

Back in Abi ’s room, the sound of a blow dryer echoed inside the room. Alex was carefully drying her hair as Abi closed her eyes, enjoying this blissful feeling.

His hand was so gentle as he held every strand of her hair, treating them so delicately and she loved it. She loved the feeling of his fingers combing her hair. She loved this peaceful moment with him.

”Alex? ” she called out, throwing her head back on his lap to look at him. ”Are you okay? ”

Alex stared at her for a long while before he turned the blower off. He pulled her and made her sit between his legs. And then, he hugged her from behind, kissing her neck.