Behind the Smile

Her head was all fuzzy, and she didn't even notice that Alaric wasn't too happy.

And honestly, she was the reason he was in such a bad mood.

Alaric, looking grim, scooped her up and headed back upstairs to the bedroom.

He set Aria down on the settee, his eyes locked onto hers. "Did you have someone spread the word about me going missing in Oakhaven?"

After Ruben's report, the more Alaric thought a