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.

of her body screamed to kiss

she protested. “In the corridor outside the meeting room, you acted

heat from his lips clashed

Alaric’s voice was

caressed Hertha’s arm, the rough touch against her smooth skin sending a tantalizing shiver through her.

down towards her, an action that

like she was the one pulling him in for a kiss.

to put some distance between them. Her gaze darted around without focus, her voice losing its confidence as she said, “You’re overthinking it. I just didn’t want you

an eyebrow, his Adam’s apple bobbing slightly, trying to

been so persistent in her pursuit of him

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were some kind of boogeyman. He had merely wanted to check out the local playground, and here she was, worried he’d frighten the local children

uptown vibe.

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