Calculated Moves

Inside the private room, Alaric was already waiting.

Seeing Aria enter, he signaled the server to begin serving.

When she noticed the dishes were all her favorites, Aria was slightly surprised.

"Did everything go smoothly?" Alaric asked first.

He had initially planned to take her to a bridal salon this morning.

She hadn't replied to the wedding gown designs he'd sent earlier, so he assumed she did