The Ransom Trap

Beatrix's eyes blazed red as she glared at everyone in the room, her voice thick with fear. "Forget the money. I just want Alaric back safe. If you guys won't go talk to them, then I will. I'll go there myself."

She couldn't take this helpless waiting anymore. It was driving her crazy.

With that, Beatrix swept the dishes off the table, her expression almost manic. "Ever since I was a kid, Alaric w