Chapter 374

Evelina

I poured myself a cup. "That was years ago. People change."

"Some things don't change," Phoebe countered. "Especially not Alaric's determination to get what he wants."

"I'm not what he wants," I said firmly. "I never was."

Before Phoebe could argue, Theo raced into the kitchen with his backpack. "Ready!"

"Let me grab my keys." I set down my mug and headed to the entryway.

The drive to pres