A Safe Haven

Alaric laughed after finding out the reason. He stroked her hair gently. "Silly girl, I'm your husband, who you should learn to rely on, take advantage of, dominate, and ask for demands. You're not alone anymore, okay? Don't be polite to me."

Valerie tightened her grip. She was sincerely grateful for him.

'Thank heaven for sending this man to me,' she thought.

Alaric let her hold him. Although he