Alec and Lauren stayed out until midnight. They had a stroll in the downtown streets and watched people set off firecrackers in the sky. It was a memorable night for Lauren. One, because it was the first time she was able to attend such a festivity. Second, because the person she was with was Alec.
"Why did you light some scented candles?" Lauren asked while she and Alec were having their bath when they went back to the mansion. Alec was behind her, his legs spread apart, while she was sitting in between them.
She played with the bubbles of soap on her palm. "I know you don't like scented candles, so I don't have them in our room. I only use them whenever I take a bath."
"I had Riley buy some things for us while we were away. I had them bought for you because I know you're used to bathing with scented candles," he replied and planted a gentle kiss on her shoulder. Riley was the man Vincent sent to aid them.
