A Wish Fulfilled

Alaric curled his lips into a playful smile. "Wanna go together?"

He was inviting Aria to join him on the hike up the mountain.

Aria didn't hesitate. "Sure."

As soon as she agreed, Alaric reached out his hand. "Let me carry your bag for you."

'I can just carry it myself,' Aria thought, about to protest.

But Alaric was already gently taking hold of her backpack's strap.

Seeing he wouldn't take no f