Chapter 60. Past Relationships

As he stood before her closet, selecting her underwear, Emerald blushed. "No, I can handle it."

Alaric opened the drawer, noticing that most of her underwear was simple and light-colored—no sexy styles, just comfortable ones. Wrapped in the towel, she pressed one hand to her chest, quickly reaching out to grab her underwear from his hand.

"Don't look."

Alaric held her wrist and leaned closer. This was his first time in Emerald's room, and the intimacy of the moment was palpable, filled with anticipation. It was the perfect moment to make a move.

A mischievous smile crossed Alaric's lips as he drew closer, his warmth brushing against her. "Teacher Greene, I have an idea."

Emerald's heartbeat quickened as she lifted herself slightly on the bed, her eyes meeting Alaric's intense gaze. "What… what is it?"

He leaned in, his lips brushing her ear as he whispered playfully, "I want to see you in something a little more… daring."

His fingers gently