Chapter 252

Evelina

A cool breeze swept off the river, and I shivered slightly. Without hesitation, Alaric removed his jacket and draped it over my shoulders. The fabric was warm from his body, carrying his scent: expensive cologne with undertones of something uniquely him.

"Thanks," I murmured, pulling it closer around me.

"Can't have my girlfriend freezing to death. Bad for my reputation."

I rolled my eyes.