Chapter 1423

Hertha barely came up to Alarie’s shoulder, and as he stumbled beside her, his entire frame seemed to press down upon her, casting a shadow that enveloped her in its dark embrace. His gaze, which had been looking downward, met Hertha’s face head–on.

Flushed with worry and anxiety, her cheeks bore a touch of pink, and her round, doe–like eyes were wide with surprise as they locked with his.

Alaric hadn’t expected to be this close to her se abruptly. He could feel her breath, quick and erratic, and the subtle scent of her body wash was unmistakable in the air.

A warmth spread through his lower belly, his throat tightening in response.

Impulsiveness was Alaric’s hallmark. He was never one to deny himself what he wanted.

He lowered his head, his lips inching closer to Hertha’s.

The sight of his handsome face looming larger before her, his breath warm upon her skin, sent Hertha’s heart racing, her thoughts a tangled mess.

kiss

she protested. “In the corridor outside the meeting room, you acted out to spite your fiancée, and now this? By what right do you think you can kiss me?”

now touching only the coolness of Hertha’s fingers. The heat from his lips clashed with the chill of her

his kiss, Alaric’s voice was

rough touch against her smooth skin sending

clutching his collar, pulling him down towards her, an action that was as

was the one pulling him in for a kiss.

collar, withdrawing her other hand from his grasp, and took a step back to put some distance between them. Her gaze darted

Do I look that terrifying?” Alaric arched an eyebrow, his Adam’s apple bobbing slightly, trying to suppress the desire that

had been so persistent in her pursuit of him because of his looks, and now she was

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as if he were some kind of boogeyman. He had merely wanted to check out the local playground,

uptown vibe.

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