CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR

Xander's thoughts raced as he sat across from Ariel in the small, pleasant café. He realized he needed to make things right with Lina, and quickly. He saw the sorrow and wrath on her face when she found him holding Ariel earlier. He could only hope she would not abandon him over this.

"I'm sorry, Ariel, but I really have to go now." Xander replied, pushing his chair back and standing up. He could feel the strain mounting in his chest as he prepared to chase Lina.

"Oh my God, s'm so sorry, Xander." Ariel apologized hastily, reaching out to clasp Xander's hand. But there was no need for her apologies, even though it was the second she had given him difficulty before. Xander vividly remembered the first time, when Ariel's mother looked at him with contempt, believing he was forcing himself on her daughter. And now, at this café, Ariel's advances had cost Xander dearly yet again.

Xander had only consented to meet with Ariel out of concern for her, unaware that it would lead to this. He
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