Let Me Handle the Rest

A large hand landed on Aria's shoulder, pulling her straight into his arms.

She was instantly enveloped by his familiar scent.

Aria looked up and saw Alaric. Surprised, she blurted out, "Alar, why are you here?"

She hadn't even had the chance to tell Alaric that she came here to confront the Thorne family.

The main thing was, she knew he still had to handle his family back home, and Aria didn't wa