Right Next Door

Aria was still on the phone trying to calm a chattering Beatrix when the doorbell rang.

She glanced at the time. 23:55 PM.

'Who could that be at this hour?' Aria thought.

Phone in hand, Aria opened the door. Alaric stood on her doorstep.

"Something's come up, I'll call you tomorrow. Get some rest," she said quickly into the phone before Beatrix could reply, then hung up.

She looked at Alaric in su