In the short time she’d been with him, Alaric had slowly chipped away at her walls.

Before Iris returned to her room, Emerald changed into a sexy swimsuit she had bought specifically for tonight. It was the perfect opportunity to wear it.

Emerald thought about Alaric’s eyes burning with desire as he looked at her, and she was sure he’d love what he saw.

Emerald adjusted her swimsuit and put on her bathrobe, feeling the excitement of what was about to happen. Alaric’s reactions were important to her, so she imagined the surprised expression he’d have when he saw her in the bathrobe.

Without hesitation, Emerald quietly climbed up from...