Mercy Denied

After everything was said, Alaric knew Aria could handle things her way.

Aria watched Alaric closely, and when she realized he finally trusted her, she felt the tension melt away. Her smile came back, bright and genuine.

Malachi just couldn't buy that the guy lying unconscious in that hospital bed was really Alaric.

Even after his people checked over and over, trying to make sure it was actually h