Taking the Fall

I run to them at the speed of lightning and start banging on the window. "Open the car! Open the car!"

The door opens, and Myra steps out, her jaw dropping when she sees me. "I thought you left the country," she says.

"I didn't. I want to see Alaric. Where is he? Take me to him," I demand.

Her expression falls, and she glances around us. "Let's speak in the car," she says, opening the door for me.