"I heard you agreed to marry that dog," Alaric muttered, grappling with the shocking news he'd learned early that morning. "Get lost, vampire leech," Moana growled, though she didn't resist when he trapped her between the walls. "Explain to me, why did you say yes?" he demanded. "I wanted to move on," she replied. "Your rejection, saying I'm worth more than just a casual encounter, left me no choice. Now, I'm planning a future, starting a family, and trying to forget about you." Unexpectedly, Alaric's icy lips met hers, their coldness clashing with her warmth. He braced himself for a slap, but instead, she responded by kissing him back. --- In a moment of uncontrolled desire, Moana and Alaric had agreed to a one-night stand, unable to resist each other's attraction. However, before they could proceed with their plan, Theodore, Alaric's close friend and Moana's brother-in-law, intervened, advising Alaric to stay away from her. Alaric vowed to honor his friend's trust and initially avoided Moana, treating her like a disease. But his resolve crumbled when he learned of her impending marriage. Meanwhile, Moana resented Alaric's unwavering loyalty to Theodore, especially considering Alaric's vampire nature and possessive behavior. * * * For updates and more stories, follow me on 'authorsprachi12'.
