Silence and Sabotage

Aria didn't sleep a wink all night.

As dawn broke, she decided to get up and head out.

She made her way to Alaric's place.

She punched in the code.

As soon as the door opened, Alaric's deep voice came from inside. "Welcome home, my Aria."

For a split second, Aria thought Alaric was actually standing right there in front of her.

But then she realized it was just a recording Alaric had left for the