Roxie’s eyes were wide as she stared at the reflection of the setting sun over the water. Alaric completely understood her reaction. The scene looked like a painting rich in shades of gold and pink. It was mesmerizing.
Ever the gentleman, Alaric helped Roxie step onto the small rental boat he’d reserved for this date. It wasn’t anything fancy, barely big enough to accommodate two adults and the guy driving it, but it was definitely cute and intimate. And intimate was what he was aiming for.
The river stretched wide and peaceful in front of them, glimmering like a melted pearl. Nocturnal insects were already taking to the breeze and creating a background soundtrack with their mating calls.
With her head still turning left then right, Roxie carefully sat beside Alaric, carefully touching
