The moment Hertha's eyes met his long, handsome lashes, her heart skipped a beat.

Damn, Alaric knew exactly how irresistible his looks were to her, and he shamelessly used his stunning appearance to lure her in. And she, predictably, fell for it every single time.

It seemed her life was destined to be firmly in his grasp.

"Do you really want to marry me, or is this all some game to you?" Hertha, irritation in her voice, poked Alaric's chest with her index finger, demanding honesty.

She was never one to let conflicts linger; if something bothered her, she'd have it out within two hours, tops!

his heart, gazing into her eyes with a mischievous glint. His

her own heart's rhythm, a symphony of attraction. Overwhelmed, Hertha's breath caught in her

half-joking yet intensely serious.

you trust me?" Alaric countered, a hint

are, doubting my intentions," he grumbled, revealing a rare glimpse of his temper. He usually had the patience of a saint with Hertha, unlike with

that you overslept this morning and

on Alaric; his oversight had

exhausted. My brain was offline. Let's not fight over a silly mistake, okay?" he coaxed, enveloping her

no more sulking. Let's get ready and head out," Alaric suggested,

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