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I tried to fathom why Xavier hadn’t shared this with me. “And you’re good with languages.”
“You could say that.” James looked amused.
“You’re a linguist, too,” Xavier piped up.
“A little French,” admitted James. “A little German.”
“Fluent Russian,” Xavier added.
“And you have a good memory, too, Xavier,” I offered.
“That’s an understatement.” James skewered a carrot on the end of his fork and brought it to his mouth. He chewed elegantly as he stared at Xavier. “It’s photographic.”
My gaze bounced from one man to the other. “I knew you were special.”
Xavier grinned. “Glad we cleared that up.”
“How about a demonstration?” said James.
“Of what?” Xavier acted innocent.
“Of when you first met her.” James placed his fork down. “Tell her what you remember from that day.”
“She found me in the Underground.” He shrugged it off.
I noticed the seductive narrowing of James’ eyes. He was trying to coax Xavier into opening up.
“He remembers,” I said in his defense. “We often talk about it.”
James gave him a wry smile. “Show Emily your gift.”
“Well, she already knows I’m special.” Xavier grinned.
“You haven’t touched your wine,” James said smoothly.
“I’m looking forward to a second round with us all in your bed.” Xavier winked at me. “That’s the only party game I’m interested in.”
I set my glass down. “I’d like to see a demonstration of your talents.”
Xavier took a sip of his wine. “I don’t want to scare you, Em.”
“No fire starting, then?” I smirked at him.
“No, a little more…memorable.”
“What would be more memorable than—”
“I remember everything.”
“But that’s normal, right?” I reasoned.
“He is able to recall the number of commuters in the Underground that walked by you as you talked with him,” said James. “He’ll be able to tell you what you wore that day, down to your earrings. He has the ability to replay, word for word, your conversation. Each flicker of an eyelid, each reaction you showed during your time with him is remembered in minute detail.”
I was stunned.“You remember every word from that evening?”
Silence fell…
“Traffic’s slow,” Xavier began. “I can catch him.” Xavier’s eyes glazed over as he continued…
