- Xavier's POV

"Mom, I miss you."

I am currently standing at the door to my son's room. My parents left awhile ago only after I promised my mother a lunch date so they may meet Heather properly. I wanted to check up on him but once again I can see who he went to for comfort. In the span of two months, he has began to open up and specifically become more happy. I know that it wouldn't have been possible without the help of Heather. My sweetheart. It makes me smile just thinking about her.

"I miss you too Lil Man." Heather says in a cracked voice.

"Mom, are you okay?"

"I will be buddy... you are helping."

Luca smiles at his stuff wolf. I am still concerned but I know she said she would call so I am trying to be patient. That's doing wonders since you are now creeping in on your son. I roll my eyes at my own thoughts.

"Mom, are you coming back tonight?"

"I want to lil man but I-" Heather stops and clears her throat. "I need to stay here tonight."

"Will you be at school tomorrow?"

"Absolutely. You just take it easy and I promise you will see me tomorrow."

"I love you mom." Luca says gently while hugging the stuff animal.

"Momma loves you more, sweet dreams."

I step into the room while he lays down on the bed cuddling the stuff animal. I sit on the side of his bed and run my hand through his hair. He looks towards me but I can see some emotion swirling in his face.

"Are you okay Luca?"

"Yes Dad, I just..." He trails off and sighs hugging the animal tighter.

"What is it Luca?"

"I just was wondering, did she leave because of me?" I could see the tears pressing to fall in his eyes. He felt rejected. I cup his cheek and make him look at me. His tears bout to spill.

"She loves you Luca and I truly believe something important came up which is why she left. It had nothing, I repeat, NOTHING to do with you." He nods his head and closes his eyes. I sit there for a minute looking over my son. He has become so attached to her that it hurts just to see her leave. I run a hand over my face before leaving his room. I go back to my own room and sit on the side of the bed.

Ding

I look over to see my phone on the side of my bed. Theo sending me a text.

7:07 pm- I think you should see this:

Multi billionaires Drake family been attacked! Sources say son Christopher Drake has been hospitalized for severe wounds. Older sister Heather Drake is still no where to be found!

I continue scrolling through the article feeling my heart rate sky rocket. Her brother has been attacked. This must be the reason Heather took off. I decide to call her. It rings only once before she picks up.

"H-Hello?" She says sniffling.

"Sweetheart, are you okay?" I ask while rubbing the back of my neck.

"No... No I'm not." She says with a humorless chuckle. I sigh and lay back on the bed.

"I saw the news." I say gently waiting to see how she reacts.

"Yea." She says dryly. "Did you read how they think I am currently sipping cocktails while my brother fights for his life?"

"No I-"

"The world doesn't think I care. That I am having a party while my family suffers."

"Sweetheart, we know that isn't the case."

"I just wish I could be there.." She whispers out while I hear shuffling in the background.

"Angel, do you know who did it?"

"Yea, I do." She sighs out.

"What do you need?" I decide to not push her for the answer and ask a different question.

"My family."

"I am sorry sweetheart."

"Don't be, it wasn't your doing."

"Hey H, you have a visitor!" I hear Cami hollering in the background. I look to my clock and see it's around 9 pm. I wait to hear anymore sounds but only hear the rustling of bed sheets while Heather seems to be getting out of her bed.

"Hey beauty, I've missed you." I hear a very masculine voice ring through my ears making me perk up quickly. I can feel my muscles tensing waiting for Heather to reply.

"Nicholas." I hear Heather whisper out before I hear a loud thud.

"Sweetheart, can you hear me. Sweetheart, answer me!" I get up and begin pacing. "Heather!"

The phone disconnects and all I hear is the dial tone. Fuck this!

I throw on my shoes and begin mad dashing throughout the home. I holler at Leo to watch after Luca while I rush out the door. I begin letting my mind wander while getting in my car. Who was that? What if something has happened to her? I press the pedal hard taking off at my home. I try to reign in my thoughts as I am rushing through the streets. Once I pull into the driveway of their home, I race to the door and begin pounding my fist against it. Cami opens it with wide eyes while I push past her. I walk into the living room to see my sweetheart sitting beside a man as he holds her hands. Both heads snap to me while I try to not let my anger get the best of me. I clutch my fist tightly and take deep breaths.

"Xavier, what are you doing here?"

I open my eyes to see my Angel standing in front of me. I don't hesitate to pull her into my embrace. Feeling her body curve perfectly into mine. Her long hair brushing my arm that is wrapped around her waist. I feel her hand gliding up and down my back in a soothing manner. I take a deep breath while she holds me firmly. I kiss her neck and inhale deeply allowing her scent to release tension in my muscles. I look up and see the man that was sitting on the couch now standing beside Cami.

"Sweetheart, you didn't answer me and I was worried something was wrong." I kiss her gently while I feel her pull my neck down harder against her lips. I resist the urge to groan feeling her soft delectable lips molding to mine. We pull apart after a minute but keep our foreheads locked together.

"Beauty, care to introduce me?"

My head snaps up to the man who was holding my woman's hands. He has dark skinned and well defined muscles. He was just a slight bit shorter than me with green eyes. His glance kept drifting from me to Heather. I tensed and pulled Heather further into my embrace and began glaring at the man. Cami giggled standing beside him making me look over to her while Heather cupped my cheeks making me look back down to her. She locked her gaze with mine while she introduced us.

"Nicholas this is Xavier, my boyfriend." I resist the urge to smirk while she continues. "Xavier, this is Nicholas, Cami's older brother."

I look back over at them with wide eyes while they both are grinning like mad men. They don't look a lot alike but I can see some similar features in them. My muscles relax as my sweetheart chuckles and kisses my cheek. I sigh and hug her tightly.

"Xavier, I am okay. I'm sorry I didn't even-"

I kiss her cutting off her apology. I pull back to see her cheeks beginning to turn a nice shade of pink. Adorable.

"Hey man, it's nice to meet you." Nicholas walks over to me with an outstretched hand.

"You too." I say shaking his hand. I then realize what he is wearing. A white T shirt and cargo pants with combat boots. His dog tags laying on his shirt. "You're in the army?"

"Marine, yes." Cami walks up beside him as he slings his arm over her shoulder. "I was the one who taught this one everything she knows."

"Pfft, you wish. I can shoot better than you." Cami says nudging his side. She looks towards me again and sees me still holding Heather tightly making her smile grow. "So, you were worried?"

"Yes." I state without any hesitation. Heather lays her head on my chest. I place my chin on her head having her still wrapped in my arms. I look over to Nicholas seeing him smile genuinely at us.

"I like him beauty."