Safe in His Arms

"Oh, sorry," Alaric apologized, but he didn't look away.

Valerie blushed and felt thirsty under his gaze, so she cleared her throat.

Alaric immediately looked away and asked nervously, "What's wrong? Why are you coughing? Do you feel cold or did you catch a cold?"

Valerie was overwhelmed by so many questions.

"I'm fine. I'm just a little thirsty." Seeing him so close to her, she panicked and leane