Ruthless Rejection, Absolute Devotion

With his back turned, Alaric was completely unaware that Aria and Lilah were standing behind him.

He stared at the woman in front of him, his face showing obvious impatience.

Isolde Prescott caught Aria out of the corner of her eye and instantly recognized her as the girl Alaric had brought along tonight.

When she saw the impatient look on Alaric's face, Isolde's expression shifted in a heartbeat.