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.

to kiss him, yet her rationality held her back.

she protested. “In the corridor outside

The heat from his lips clashed with the chill

stopped his kiss, Alaric’s voice was husky as he spoke,

his fingertips gently caressed Hertha’s arm, the rough touch against her smooth

his collar, pulling him down towards her, an action that

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

between them. Her gaze darted around without focus, her voice losing

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

her pursuit of him because of his looks, and now she was

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to check out the local playground, and here she was, worried he’d frighten

uptown vibe.

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