A Necessary Retreat

After taking a shower, she felt like fighting. She was tired but still blushed and shrank in the quilt without saying anything.

Alaric shamelessly pushed Valerie into his arms and broke free. But she had no strength, so she mumbled something inaudible and let him hold her.

The room was so quiet that they could only hear their breathing, but they both knew that they were not asleep.

"Alaric," said