As soon as Seven stood between them, Xander's gaze shifted away from Scarlett, and he frowned in displeasure.
"No, I just want to talk to this madam. I think I've met her before," he said calmly.
"Oh, she's my wife," Seven replied, smiling at Xander.
"Your wife? Oh, I'm very sorry." Xander was taken aback, surprised to learn that the young woman was married to this older man. "I thought she was someone else. Someone dear to me. Someone I missed so much..." Then he excused himself.
With a despairing look, Xander turned and left for the party hall, leaving Scarlett and Seven alone to process what had happened.
Scarlett couldn't help but feel a sense of relief as Xander left, but sadness still lingered in her heart. She knew she couldn't be frank with him about her other identity as a core member of The Fox.
