Forbidden Bargain

Alaric's POV

I watch her rise to her feet, and she stands before me with her head lowered.

“Actually, I’m here to ask something of you. I’m here to…” She brings her hand to her cheek and dries the tears that have left her eyes.

“I’m here to make a request,” she says.

A frown settles on my face; I know I won’t like whatever it is that leaves her mouth. No, I will not.

“What request?” I push.

“It’s