120. Steamy Shower

|| Lilac’s POV || As I reached my room, my phone buzzed in my pocket. I pulled it out, my heart skipping a beat when I saw the name on the screen. Alaric. 'Dinner or dessert?' I couldn’t help but smile, my fingers flying over the screen as I typed my reply, 'I can’t. I’m kinda grounded.' His response came almost immediately, 'I’ll wait for you in the woods then.' I bit my lip, my stomach fluttering with a mix of excitement and nerves. Another message popped up before I could reply. 'I know you’ll find a way.' I huffed, shaking my head. It felt like I was a teenager again, sneaking out to see a guy. But this wasn’t just any guy— this was Alaric. And despite the risks, I couldn’t resist the pull I felt toward him. I changed quickly, throwing on a pair of shorts, a loose top, and some boots. I added a touch of light makeup, just enough to make me feel confident, before heading downstairs. “I’m going for a walk,” I announced as I reached the bottom of the stairs. My father looked up from h