The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1423

Hertha barely came up to Alarie’s shoulder, and as he stumbled beside her, his entire frame seemed to press down upon her, casting a shadow that enveloped her in its dark embrace. His gaze, which had been looking downward, met Hertha’s face head–on.

Flushed with worry and anxiety, her cheeks bore a touch of pink, and her round, doe–like eyes were wide with surprise as they locked with his.

Alaric hadn’t expected to be this close to her se abruptly. He could feel her breath, quick and erratic, and the subtle scent of her body wash was unmistakable in the air.

A warmth spread through his lower belly, his throat tightening in response.

Impulsiveness was Alaric’s hallmark. He was never one to deny himself what he wanted.

He lowered his head, his lips inching closer to Hertha’s.

her, his breath warm upon her skin, sent

body screamed to kiss him,

to claim hers, Hertha put up her hand, blocking him, her eyes wide with refusal. “Alaric, this is too much,” she protested. “In the corridor outside the meeting room, you

from his lips

hand that had stopped his kiss, Alaric’s voice was husky as he spoke,

fingertips gently caressed Hertha’s arm, the rough touch against her smooth skin sending a tantalizing shiver through her.

down towards her,

she was the one pulling him in for a

gaze darted around without focus, her voice losing its confidence as she said, “You’re overthinking it. I just didn’t want you to scare the kids in

them? Do I look that terrifying?” Alaric arched an eyebrow, his Adam’s apple bobbing slightly, trying to suppress the

because of his looks, and now she was dismissing him as if he were some kind of boogeyman. He had merely wanted to check out the local playground, and here she was, worried he’d frighten the local children with his