Chapter 223

When Alaric said he was going to kiss her, he wasn't asking for permission—he was letting her know.

That was the kind of confidence one got when they were the official boyfriend—they could do whatever they wanted when it came to their girl.

Callista's lashes fluttered. She asked, "Isn't Alfred home?"

Alaric pressed his lips to hers and murmured, "Alfred's got something to do tonight. He won't be a