Chapter 26

Alaric

I lounged back in the plush leather chair, swirling the amber liquid in my crystal tumbler. The bar's dim lighting cast shadows across Gid's face as jazz music played softly.

"Found anything interesting?" I knocked back the whiskey, savoring its smoky finish.

Gid sprawled in his chair, loosening his tie. "Our mystery bartender's quite the traveler. Bounces between high-end events like a pin