Safe Haven

Alaric gently squeezed Valerie's hand. He had never felt that satisfied before. He had fantasized about that scenario for many years and couldn't believe that it had come true so quickly.

"Alaric, the way we are right now, it's what dating looks like, right?" Valerie walked backward, her gaze fixed on their clasped hands.

Alaric smiled and asked, "Are you happy, Mrs. Sinclair?"

Valerie nodded.

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