Accidental Temptation

Instinctively, Aria reached out to grab Alaric.

Alaric, equally alarmed, reached for her.

Their efforts collided.

Aria, being much weaker, couldn't withstand Alaric's momentum and could only brace as his body weight came crashing down on her.

She squeezed her eyes shut. 'This is it. I'm done for.'

With his muscular build, he was going to crush her.

She steeled herself for the impact, ready to cry.