Call Me Alar

Aria glanced at the time. In the rush to check out of the hospital that morning, neither she nor Alaric had eaten breakfast.

It was already past eleven.

"Alaric," she began, about to ask if he was hungry and if she should make something.

Before she could finish, he interrupted. "Alar."

Aria looked at him, puzzled. "What?"

She didn't understand his sudden statement.

Alaric raised an eyebrow slightl