Alaric POV
After I leave Raven's room, I have to rush to my own to get some relief. It took all my willpower not to grab her from the tub and have her against the bathroom wall. I buried my animalistic instincts because I know she had a long day and she was exhausted.
I also wanted to show her that I could be nice just like Carl. Even though I know she doesn't have real feelings for him, my jealousy forced me to prove I could be a good man like him.
After her displays today, I realized how talented she is with magic, but also how much it drains her afterwards. I don't know a lot about witches, but it stands to reason that harnessing power is something that comes with experience. And now I owe her a debt. I can't let her go, even though she did return a life to me for the one she took.
