Chapter 55 Planning

• I wake alone. Last night, Alaric insisted I go to bed and get some sleep, and I didn't even try to argue. Getting ready for my day, I walk down and see him sitting alone. I glance around, confused.
• "They are out for the day. We have the house to ourselves." He looks at me and smiles. I like that. I lift the dress from my body and walk to him, his eyes widening.
• "Baby girl." His words are quiet, and my head shakes. Moving, I climb onto him.