Calculated Risk

In the bedroom, Valerie put down her phone. Her hair hadn't dried yet.

Alaric took out the hairdryer and gently picked up a strand of her hair. The warm wind passed through the hair, and the soft hair slipped down from his fingertips.

"Alaric, shall we believe her?" Valerie asked softly.

Alaric stopped and helped her with the comb. "It's up to you. If you want, try it."

"Are you taking a risk?" Va