Elaria’s POV
The corridors had been enveloped in silence when I walked through them, coming from the hospital and still bearing the weight of what Pa Jerry had revealed to me. My heart pounded in my ears.
I have to tell Alaric before he is too late, I'm going to do away with my anger now, because when it really comes down to it, he is the only family I have.
Every step I took brought me closer to Alaric, and further from all the walls I had built around my life altogether. Tonight, nothing would stand between us.
I found him in the sitting chamber, backlit by the silver moon through high windows. He was reading, as usual, but the moment he sensed me, he closed the book and rose.
“Elaria?” His voice was soft, cautious.
I nodded, gripping the fabric of my gown. “I need to tell you ever
