(Leah)

Alaric and I had been walking for the past ten minutes now, and he was yet to say anything. I knew that something was on his mind, so I didn't say anything to distract him.

He took my hand in his and smiled at me, it was so easy to talk to him. Every so often he's a bit intimidating, but apart from that, he was nice. Way nicer than Gabriel, for that matter.

“It's a beautiful night, right?” He asked, making me nod my head as I peered up at the sky that was currently filled with stars.

“Yeah it is.” I replied, a gentle wind caressed my...