Alpha Asher
It was peaceful, but lively in its own quiet way.
As she passed by a small market stall, a burst of colour caught her eye—apples, plump and shiny, stacked high in a wooden crate. A handsome guy, with a rugged look, stood behind the stall, polishing an apple as if it were the most important job in the world.
"Good afternoon, miss. Looking for something sweet?" His voice had a playful edge to it, and Helen’s face flushed almost instantly. She cleared her throat, stepping closer to inspect the apples.