Chapter 46

Ava’s POV

I sniffled as I let Alaric carry me onto his lap.

“I'm sorry.” He murmured, wrapping me in his arms.

Warmth filled up my skin as I cuddled up to him and kept up the act by sniffing at intervals. I felt euphoric, having succeeded in my plan. Alaric was mine forever now.

“I'm so sorry babe.” He kept muttering as he patted my head and rubbed my back.

I nodded, holding him with my eyes. “I– it's okay.” I hiccuped. “Just– don't ever leave me. I – I love you so much.” My voice sounded tiny. Yet it was truth, every single word I said.

“Are you okay?” Alaric murmured, bending his head to look into my face.

I glanced at him and nodded, tracing a line down his bare chest. His eyes glazed and I felt at ease knowing I still had that level of control over him.

“Yeah I'm fine.” I said in the tiny voice again and hiccuped. There was no way I would ever let him go again. Every single moment in his presence from now on, I would use my charm to make him more attached to me. Either by my word