Chapter 24 Intense Kisses

• When she lifted her gaze to meet his, their eyes locked. The sincerity and concern in his eyes made Emerald’s chest tighten. She wanted to cry.
• “H-huh?” she stammered, taking a deep breath to hold back her emotions. “J-just a little…”
• The sound of water flowing from the faucet stopped as Alaric turned it off. Emerald’s heart pounded louder and faster. When she looked at him again, she couldn’t hold herself back anymore.