Shadows in the Spotlight

Seldom had Valerie been so furious about his work.

Alaric looked at the woman's eyes and wondered if it was because of the light, which shone brightly.

Or maybe it was the tears hanging in her eyes.

"It's too late. Valerie, go to sleep. Don't you have to work tomorrow?" It seemed that Alaric didn't want to continue this topic. He took Valerie's hand and wanted her to lie down.

But Valerie seemed t