Brutal Restraint

"Alaric!"

Just as Alaric was about to rush out, someone grabbed his arm, stopping him cold.

He was still in his hospital gown, looking so pale he could've passed for a ghost. Alaric was still stuck in the hospital.

After rushing back from Oakhaven, Alaric helped his stand-in sneak out, making sure no one saw a thing.

Then Alaric took his place, lying down on the hospital bed himself.

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