"So," he drawled, taking a step closer, "I didn't know your name was Diana."
Her eyes flickered, widening for the smallest moment. She was genuinely shocked that he found out... But then she sighed, …"Well I shouldnt have expected nothing less than this.'
"And it suits you, the name." Xavier continued, tilting his head, his grin teasing. "Elegant. Regal. Dangerous." He leaned in just slightly, lowering his voice. "Though, I'll admit… hearing it makes you feel less like a goddess and more like a woman to me."
A faint flush colored her pale cheeks, her composure faltering just enough for his grin to widen.
"You think you can reduce me with words?" Diana asked softly, though the silver fire in her gaze wavered between challenge and… something else.
Xavier smirked, eyes gleaming. "No. I think I can uncover you. One word at a time."
The palace air grew heavy, moonlight trembling in response to the unspoken tension between them.
