"I just can't keep my mouth shut." Georgia had finally found a topic that would equally torment both Hertha and Alaric. How could she possibly let this moment slip away?

"You were all over me back then, I couldn't even push you away. You whispered my name, Georgia, in bed, promising me the world," Georgia spun her tale right there, aiming to infuriate Hertha. Before she could finish, Alaric had grabbed her arm and dragged her outside.

Once outside, Alaric released her arm as if touching her any longer would somehow taint him.

Alaric glared at Georgia, his warning clear and sharp, "Georgia, I'm warning you, stop spreading lies or you'll regret it!"

Georgia looked up to see his eyes, blazing red with anger, and beneath that, a hint of anxiety.

Where was that anxiety coming from?

Was he nervous about losing Hertha?

Reading the message in Alaric's eyes was like a stab to Georgia's heart.

For years, she had been trailing behind Alaric, hoping for just a glance from him.

the years, she never caught

short while, yet

cared for someone else, but because she felt powerless in

felt shattered completely at

streamed down

too, with feelings. Does it not bother you that you're hurting me?" Georgia's voice trembled with emotion. This time,

front of the shareholders, acting all high and mighty,

"I'm sorry, I apologize

reached for Alaric's arm, pleading for

her last deception, she had no cards left to

arrogance, she

for her she couldn't help loving him. Everything she had ever wanted, her parents had

swney

failed to obtain

remained out of reach. She couldn't accept it, nor was

Just touching

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