Xavier leaned close to Leia's ear and whispered teasingly, "Are you sure you want me to open the door for them now?"
"No!" Leia shook her head vigorously and grabbed his arms, stopping him from moving. "I'll kill you if you make a sound!" She'd be doomed if Santiago saw her in bed with Xavier like this. She didn't want things with Santiago to end so soon. She knew it was selfish of her, but she couldn't help it... Humans were greedy by nature.
"Is there someone in there? We're coming in if not!" Megan knocked more forcefully, and the fragile door looked like it was on the verge of breaking.
Leia held her breath and clung to Xavier, shutting her eyes tight and wondering how she had gotten into this mess.
Though he was feeling uneasy, Xavier couldn't help but be amused by Leia's guilty expression. Feeling cheeky, he decided to tickle her armpits.
"Ah! Haha!" Leia burst out laughing, then immediately clamped her mouth shut in horror. However, the damage had already been done as the two people outside the cottage had heard her.
"Who's in there? Can you say something? I would like to use this cottage!" Megan called out.
Flabbergasted, Leia covered her mouth and glared at Xavier, who was grinning mischievously.
"Is that pretty boy so important to you? Don't tell me you've taken a fancy to him!" Xavier scoffed as he watched her get off the bed.
"It's none of your business." Leia turned to look at him challengingly. "If you can enjoy the best of both worlds, why can't I?" After that, she snuck out of the cottage using the side door.
Watching her leave, Xavier chuckled bitterly. "I've never done that to you, silly girl."
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