ALISHA’S POV
Another thirty minutes passed, and finally, Lucien and I decided it was time to return to the palace.
Our walk back was quiet, the two of us having different yet similar things on our minds.
We observed the peaceful scenery, taking mental notes of how much the pack had changed. As we walked, our hands brushed against each other a bit more often.
It was nice, and as much as I tried to deny it, I couldn’t ignore how my heart leaped whenever I felt his warm skin against mine.
He must have felt it every single time, too, as his gaze met mine immediately. The two of us looked away at the same time, breaking into awkward chuckles accompanied by soft smiles.
It felt like forever, but we finally arrived at the palace, and my heart immediately raced in my chest.
I hadn’t real
