The Forgotten Shadow

As it had been two weeks since Good Friday, there was scarcely anybody else at the cemetery.

Alaric's plot occupied five square meters within the cemetery—a reflection of his prestige in life and even in death.

Valerie placed the bouquet before his tombstone, then glanced at Maximus beside her. She did not speak but stood quietly beside him.

Maximus could not remember Alaric. He stared at the unfa