Novel Palace
Chapter 524
Chapter 524
Chapter 524 Sharing a Bed
Observing her silence, Alaric couldn’t help but inquire, “It seems you don’t need me. Should I start packing now and go back tomorrow?”
As he spoke, Victoria pursed her red lips and remained still.
Sensing her silence, Alaric released his hand from around her waist as if preparing to turn away and pack his belongings.
Deep down, Victoria knew that his previous remark had been nothing more than a playful comment, and now he was deliberately putting on a show for her.
His intention behind this act was simply to provoke a reaction from her.
Fully aware of the ruse, she initially thought that she could quietly observe his performance.
However, her instincts got the better of her. As he turned away, she impulsively reached out to grasp the hem of his clothing.
Her action was subtle, almost negligible, and Alaric could have easily brushed it off and carried on.
If he had chosen not to stop, he could have ignored this gentle resistance without much
consequence.
However, as he sensed that slight resistance, his steps abruptly halted, leaving him standing in. place.
“Um…” Victoria hesitated, her gaze fixed on him. With some difficulty, she asked, “Even if you’re planning to pack up, isn’t this the wrong timing?”
Her words caught Alaric’s attention, and he cast a sidelong glance at her. “Then when would suggest? Can you provide a specific timeframe and assurance?” Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.
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Confronted by his direct and penetrating gaze, Victoria cleared her throat and steered the conversation in a different direction. “Let’s set that aside and focus on you for the time being. Your injuries haven’t fully healed, so you shouldn’t push yourself. Even if you have the intention to leave, it would be wise to wait until you’ve recovered.”
Alaric raised an eyebrow in response. “Do you mean that I can stay here until my injuries have healed?”
Victoria instinctively nodded.
After nodding, she suddenly realized the ambiguity of Alaric’s statement and couldn’t help but look at him. “What do you mean by that? Are you suggesting that you plan to stay intentionally…”
The man curved his lips into a playful smile. “Do you see me as someone who would do that?”
Victoria was left momentarily speechless.
He didn’t outright admit it, nor did he deny it. He simply posed the question, leaving her to interpret his intentions.
She contemplated silently, entertaining the possibility that he might indeed follow through with
such a plan.
The mere thought of that possibility caused Victoria’s eyebrows to furrow unconsciously.
“If you dare to do that, I will never speak to you again,” she declared with determination.
After saying that, Victoria paid no further attention to him. She turned around before walking over to the side of the bed and sitting down.
Initially, Alaric had intended to tease her, wanting to gauge her reaction and case the jealousy in hist heart. However, he hadn’t anticipated that his words would once again irritate her. Realizing his mistake, he felt compelled to go after her and apologize. “I’m sorry. I promise I won’t make light of my injuries anymore. Please don’t be mad at me, okay?”
Victoria pursed her lips and continued to ignore him.
“Victoria?” Alaric called out to her repeatedly until she finally turned her head.
“Don’t make jokes about your wounds,” she sternly admonished.
This time, Alaric humbly acknowledged his mistake and nodded. “Okay. I promise you that I will never joke about my injuries again.”
Holding her wrist, Alaric looked at her earnestly as he asked, “When my injuries have fully recovered, will you come with me?”
The warmth of his palm radiated through her, akin to a comforting fire.
“I…” Victoria couldn’t resist asking, “What about Nicole and Nathan? Will they come back with us. too?”
At that, Alaric took a deep breath and reminded himself that those two children were his precious
treasures.
They were the embodiment of his and Victoria’s love, and he had no reason to be jealous when it came to his children.
After mentally reassuring himself, he responded, “Of course. When we leave, they will come back with us. It’s not summer vacation yet, and my mother has only arranged for them to have a little.
over a week off.”
Alaric’s decision primarily stemmed from his concerns about leaving the two children with their aging grandparents.
Considering the advanced age of the grandparents, he couldn’t ignore the potential safety risks. If there were any dubious intentions from Bane, it wouldn’t be good for the two elderly people to experience fright or suffer any unpleasant events when he came here.
Having taken all these factors into account, Alaric had reached this conclusion.
He didn’t intend to extend his stay for an extended period. It would probably only last for two or three days before he had to go. back.
Victoria nodded, realizing that it wasn’t summer vacation yet. “Alright, then. We’ll go back together when the time comes.”
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the two of them.
Victoria appeared exhausted, leaning wearily against the bedside with droopy eyelids.
Noticing her fatigue, Alaric gently suggested, “It’s getting late now. Let’s get some rest, shall we?”
With that, he lifted the covers and allowed Victoria to lie down before tucking her in with the blanket.
The bedding during this year of the time was quite cold.
As Victoria prepared to sleep, she removed the coat that Alaric had placed on her. Consequently, when she got into bed, she couldn’t help but shiver and involuntarily uttered, “It’s so cold.”
Observing her reaction, Alaric decided to join her, lying down beside her. “I’m warm. Shall I hold
while we sleep?” you
With those words, he was about to turn to her side and embrace her. However, Victoria, who had been lying still, quickly interjected, “Don’t move.”
Her words brought his movements to an abrupt halt. “What’s wrong?” he asked.
He dared not proceed and inquired of Victoria.
“You have injuries on your body, so you should only lie flat.” Victoria looked at his profile as he lay flat. Then, she earnestly explained, “If you turn on your side, it will put pressure on the wound.”
Upon hearing her words, Alaric finally recalled his condition and acknowledged, “Alright.”
He nodded and refrained from attempting any further adjustments to his position. Instead, he reached out his hand toward her and said, “Come closer by yourself, then.”
Perplexed, Victoria asked, “Why do I need to move closer?”
“Aren’t you feeling cold?” Alaric chuckled softly. “I’m warm.”
Initially reluctant to comply, Victoria pondered for a moment upon hearing his words. Slowly, she snuggled up to his side, turning onto her side and reaching out to embrace him.
Just as he had claimed, his body emitted a comforting warmth reminiscent of a cozy furnace.
As soon as she leaned against him, the comforting warmth radiating from his body enveloped her. The sensation felt oddly familiar as if she had experienced something similar before.
Flashes of hazy images danced through her mind.
They were snapshots of the two of them lying in bed, holding each other. However, these images weren’t singular; they varied in clothing and posture.
There were moments when she clung to his waist, instances when she drifted off to sleep while he enveloped her in his embrace, and even some moments of intimate vulnerability, with both of them unclothed…
As the enchanting images played in her mind, a subtle blush graced Victoria’s cheeks.
Feeling slightly embarrassed, she averted her gaze and nestled her face against Alaric’s arm.
Alaric raised his hand and reached for a nearby switch.
With a click, the brightly illuminated room instantly dimmed.
As the surroundings plunged into darkness, an intriguing shift occurred. Without visual distractions, all senses sharpened their focus on the realm of sound.
In the absence of light, Victoria became acutely aware of the stark contrast between the countryside and the city.
In the city, even with the lights out, she could still hear various sounds. However, in the countryside, all she could hear after the lights were extinguished were the gentle calls of small animals outside the house.
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