Unexpected Guest

When the voice prompt sounded, Aria gaped at the lock, totally stunned.

'Seriously? Alaric bought this fancy fingerprint lock and didn't even bother to set it up? What's the point of having it?' Aria thought.

Stubborn as ever, Aria refused to give up and pressed Alaric's hand against the sensor again, but the same automated message played, no luck.

She shrugged, gave Alaric's cheek a gentle pat, a