AMARA was jumping while they were on their way back to her house. They went through the alley because it was a closer way to Amara’s house.
“Careful, Amara. You’ll trip,” said Maverick as he stretched out his hand, to get ready in case Amara fell.
"Do you always walk here?" Maverick asked as he looked at the alley. It was dark and there was only one light at the end of the alley. For normal people, this kind of dark place was scary.
Amara nodded. “Yep.”
“It’s dangerous,” Maverick said in a serious voice. "Don't walk through here again, especially when I am not with you." He wrinkled his nose.
“I’ve been walking here ever since. Nothing bad had happened to me. See?” Amara even turned around in front of Maverick to show that she was fine.
Maverick sighed softly. “You don’t know when ac
