Toxic Awakening

Alaric's POV

I'm sitting opposite Gideon in my office, and we're having a cup of tea. It's been a while since he came by, and I'm trying my best to show my gratitude. I want to pay attention to what he's saying, but I can't. I have a splitting headache that won't let me think straight or have a proper conversation.

The door opens, and Myra walks in with our refill of cookies. She drops them on the