In a way it was strange, a bit like an out of body experience, to watch Helen in this state without him being the direct cause. Xander was fascinated and he took the opportunity to touch and kiss her in ways he'd always wanted to in this moment, but was too distracted to do usually.

Not that he didn't think it would be, but the sight and sounds lived up to expectation, surpassed them really. And once again, he couldn't believe this beautiful, amazing woman was his. Only his.

Well, usually.