Alaric's POV
I got to the rooftop and noticed the usual decor of the place, then my eyes landed on a table just at the center. Mum was sitting there, and my eyes went to the person sitting beside her; it was Lily, who was looking in my direction. She wore a blank expression while Mum beckoned me to sit with them. I saw an empty chair opposite Lily and then the teacups as I approached. What was this? A tea meeting?
"What's going on here?" I said, standing behind the empty chair. I was getting pissed off; I didn't want to believe that Mum had really called me up here for something like this.
"Sit down, Alaric," she said in a serious tone. I gave her one glance then took my seat. I trailed my gaze from Lily to my mum suspiciously. Mum seemed collected, but Lily showed unease, and I stared
