#Chapter 195: Control

Cara’s POV For the rest of the time at the carnival, I felt like I was in a bliss-filled dream. Alaric, the kids, and I truly acted like a couple, and not just for show. Toward the end of the evening, Alaric even held my hand as we walked through the game stands, the kids taking turns trying their luck at games for prizes. Eventually, the kids started yawning, and I was tired too. Alaric noticed without saying anything and herded us all to the car. Then he drove us back home. As the kids carried their prizes into the house, I stayed outside to speak to Alaric. “I should get back to the hotel,” he said. “I’m sure you and the kids want to rest.” “Yes,” I said, but then hesitated in saying goodbye. For a moment, a wild thought crossed my mind. What if I asked Alaric to stay. Not just for the night, but for the foreseeable future. We were supposed to be spending all of our time together after all, so it would make sense for him to move in. Then, too, he wouldn’t have to keep sp