Silence filled in the air. I slowed my breathing as I carefully checked Alec for any injuries.
As soon as I focused, Alec lifted his hand to hold my chin.
"Must've just brushed against something," Alec said.
I didn’t get it at first.
Alec glanced at the bloodstain, and his handsome brows furrowed instantly. "I've heard bloodstains are tough to clean. This might be a hassle."
I'm not great at chores, but I know a bit about basic cleaning.
I quickly recalled some of my mom's tips and, without caring that Alec was still blow-drying his hair, got up and started pulling at Alec's clothes to wash them. "My mom said cold water works, or maybe some laundry detergent."
"No way." Alec held onto my hair, smiling, and tilted his chin toward my hair. "Sleeping with wet hair will give you a heada
