Chapter 408

Alaric

"You suffered because of me," I continued. "Because of my choices, my failures, my complete inability to see what was right in front of me. I can't change that. But I can promise you I won't make you suffer again."

"Promises are easy."

"Then let me prove it with actions. Let me show you I'm serious about this. About us."

"Us," she repeated, testing the word. "There's no us, Alaric. There's