Reluctant Father

Alaric's POV

Beatrice Carver walks into the restaurant with her baby carrier trolley. After locating me, she smiles and approaches.

"I didn't think you'd keep to the time," she says, placing the baby close to me and taking a seat opposite mine.

I ignore her and call a waitress.

"Get me water," I instruct.

"What about you, Ms.? What would you like to have?" The waitress turns to Beatrice.

"Wine, an