chapter 78

Alana’s point of view. Once I entered the guest bedroom, Alec gently removed my blindfold, turning me around to face him. His hand brushed against my cheek, and I leaned into his touch, smiling up at him. I stared into his eyes, the green in the blue capturing me as they always had. It was like the world was in his eyes and in a way it was. "I love it when you smile," Alec whispered, bending to kiss my forehead, a gesture that felt more intimate than any words or actions could convey. "You make me happy, Alec," I confessed, my hands resting on his biceps, my fingers trailing up to play with the ends of his beard. "Don't look at me like that, or I might forget the whole surprise and take you to the shower instead," Alec whispered, placing his hands over mine, bringing them to his lips for a kiss before releasing them. "Go get ready, and I'll be with you soon, okay?" "Okay," I hummed and watched him exit the room. I turned around and discovered a basket filled with my everyday toile