Chapter 297

“hey” Alaric called, his face right in front of me.

I blinked rapidly, trying to bring my mind from whatever realm it had gone to. “are you okay?” he asked, looking genuinely worried.

I cleared my throat, trying as much as possible to create as much possible between us.

“of course, why wouldn’t i be?” i scoffed avoiding his gaze the best i could.

He sighed, giving me the much needed space that i n