A Cute Habit

Alaric dropped Beatrix off at the law firm first.

On the way to Vance Group, the silence between them was almost palpable.

Aria sat with her hands tightly clasped. After everything that went down last night, she couldn't help but feel a bit awkward being alone with Alaric.

"So, uh... did you end up taking my pajamas home last night?" Alaric finally broke the silence.

Even Alaric could feel how awk