Total panic mode.

Alaric just showed up, uninvited, crowding her space without any warning, pushing her back into the house.

If he discovered the kids, she'd be in tears for sure.

In her frantic state, her temper flared. She swatted Alaric's hand away from her chin and glared at him, fury mixing with embarrassment. "And why should I tell you anything? Get out of my house!" Desperate, she placed her hands against Alaric's chest, trying to push him away.

Her hands, through the fabric of his shirt, felt the coolness of his skin against the warmth of Alaric's heart.

The icy touch of her fingertips against his burning skin felt like an electric shock, sending a shiver through him.

Alaric's gaze darkened, his grip firm on her wrists, neutralizing her attempts to push him away.

a mischievous smirk played on his lips. "So, did I guess right? Are you really hiding

was warm on her face as he leaned closer, their body heat mingling,

Her heart pounded uncontrollably.

could react, Alaric straightened up, creating a safe distance

heading, she held her breath, inhaled sharply, and quickly turned around to intercept

let

Alaric moved swiftly, covering the distance to the room in a few strides, reached for the

"No!" she cried out.

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door and look into the room, she stood frozen, her eyes wide as saucers,

Alaric

seemed to stop for a second, resumed its frantic pace, as if a coiled spring had

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