The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Total panic mode.

Alaric just showed up, uninvited, crowding her space without any warning, pushing her back into the house.

If he discovered the kids, she'd be in tears for sure.

In her frantic state, her temper flared. She swatted Alaric's hand away from her chin and glared at him, fury mixing with embarrassment. "And why should I tell you anything? Get out of my house!" Desperate, she placed her hands against Alaric's chest, trying to push him away.

Her hands, through the fabric of his shirt, felt the coolness of his skin against the warmth of Alaric's heart.

The icy touch of her fingertips against his burning skin felt like an electric shock, sending a shiver through him.

Alaric's gaze darkened, his grip firm on her wrists, neutralizing her attempts to push him away.

She was petite, barely reaching his shoulder, and as he looked down at her, a mischievous smirk played on his lips. "So, did I guess right? Are you really hiding something from me, is that why you're so flustered? Let's see what you're so desperately trying to keep from me."

His breath was warm on her face as he leaned closer, their body heat mingling, making her already flushed face burn even hotter.

Her heart pounded uncontrollably.

Alaric straightened up, creating a safe distance

was heading, she held her breath, inhaled sharply, and quickly

let Alaric discover

room in a few strides, reached for the doorknob, and pushed the door

"No!" she cried out.

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door, his gaze instantly scanning the room, his handsome face freezing in shock. Seeing Alaric open the door and look into the room, she stood frozen, her eyes wide as saucers, her blood feeling like it was turning

Did Alaric finally discover

resumed its frantic pace, as if a coiled

she looked at Alaric anxiously, bracing herself for the