Chapter 97

Avery

A server appeared to take our orders—Alister and Ryker both chose heartier fare while I opted for something bland that wouldn't upset my finicky stomach. Once we were alone again, Alister leaned forward, his expression turning more serious but no less kind.

"I won't keep you in suspense," he said. "I asked you here for two reasons. First, to formally thank you for your work on the parasitic