Taking the Leap

Aria woke up again the next day.

She found herself wrapped securely in Alaric's embrace.

As she turned to look at Alaric, he was already awake, his eyes meeting hers.

"Morning," Alaric said, leaning down to kiss the corner of her lips.

Aria wrapped her arms around Alaric's waist, rubbing her cheek against his chest. She said, "I'm hungry."

She really was.

After last night's passionate activities,