A Costly Secret

Under Alaric's intense stare, Beatrix's skin crawled with anxiety.

She felt like she could drop dead under her brother's glare.

She was barely holding it together.

Alaric mercifully withdrew his gaze, as if granting her a rare reprieve.

He slipped one hand into his pocket and gave Trent a sidelong look. "Time to head back."

Hearing Alaric finally give the go-ahead, Beatrix felt her heart settle ba