A Subtle Test

Before Lucius could do anything, Alaric and Aria showed up.

Lucius let it go.

He looked at Alaric. "Alar, when are we heading down the mountain?"

He was honestly bored out of his mind up here.

Lucius never lasted long on the mountain. Every time, he'd pester Alaric to leave early with him.

But Cassian was different. He'd always stay up here for a day or two before heading back down.

Lucius couldn'