Chapter 281

Evelina

With a nod to me, Gid headed for the door, leaving Alaric and me alone in the warehouse.

For a moment, neither of us spoke. The silence stretched between us, filled only by the distant sound of rain on the metal roof.

Alaric pocketed his phone and turned to me, his expression softening slightly. "You know, that water stunt was quite satisfying to watch."

I shrugged, feeling a small smile t