White Flag
Alaric let Candy go out to the living room first. She took a seat on the sofa, waiting for Millie and Alaric to join her so they could go out and buy the first things for the babies. Today felt like a good day, better than the previous one. She had moved into Alaric's room, watched him organize her things, and that night she would sleep in his bed. These were very good developments.
He was surprised when Millie silently entered the living room.
"Candy..." The girl took a seat next to her, keeping her distance. "Can I talk to you for a moment?" Millie asked, avoiding eye contact.
Candy put the magazine aside and looked at her. It seemed that Alaric was right; some things were beginning to change.
"Of course, Millie. Let's talk." Was this what Alaric meant when he said everyt
