"Yes… dear?"
The moment the word left his mouth, Elena froze. Then slowly… she turned toward him, narrowing her eyes.
"You did that on purpose."
"You started it."
"That sounded weirdly natural."
"But I hate you."
"No you don't." Elena smirked, "No one would believe you hate me if they heard you now."
The automatic doors slid open before he could answer.
Cold air immediately greeted them as they entered the massive grocery mall together, bright aisles stretching endlessly beneath warm overhead lights while people casually moved around them.
And strangely enough… the moment they walked inside together with the shopping cart between them… they genuinely looked like a normal couple.
Not heirs from powerful families.
Not two people trapped in a business arrangement.
Just… two young adults shopping together on a peaceful morning.
The realization unsettled Alaric instantly.
Meanwhile Elena looked completely delighted.
"Oh my God."
"What now?" He asked.
