Alaric can commit murder watching that bastard have his little sister dragged up on stage in heavy chains like some crazed animal. He simmers in rage, listening to the halfwits around him throw insults around about her. They have no idea how powerful Belavina could be. How strong and brave and loyal. They don't know a thing about her, yet they speak of her character as if they do. Alaric wants so badly to defend her name, but he cannot blow his cover tonight. He doesn't think the royals will be especially pleased to see him, especially Lazarus. Besides, he has other reasons for sneaking into the palace on the night of the Blue Moon.
One, with so many guests traveling into the palace, it was easy to slip in amongst them.
Two, Alaric couldn't bear the thought of her participating in the
