Turning the Tables

"Aria," Alaric called out.

Alaric had appeared behind Dorian without him even realizing.

When Dorian suddenly heard Alaric's voice, he thought to himself, 'Did I just imagine that?'

But as Alaric brushed past him, Dorian's expression instantly soured.

'How did Alaric end up here?' Dorian thought, his mind racing.

'And what did he just call Aria?' Dorian wondered, his jaw tightening.

'Aria?' Dorian