Stolen Glances

Ale's POV

It was later in the day, and I was still restless. When a soft knock came at my door, my heart lurched. For a moment, I thought it was Rocco, that was why I had locked it earlier.

“Who’s there?” I called, my voice tighter than I intended.

There was a pause, then a soft voice I recognized. “It’s me... Clara.”

Relief washed through me, though my cheeks still warmed. I crossed the room,