Unseen Advantage

Thalia stood by the wall without moving.

Then Alaric suddenly strode over in a few quick steps and stopped right in front of her. He looked at Cassian and said, "Cassian, who are you talking to? Is that my Lia?"

"Uncle Alaric, what nonsense are you talking? Isn't your Lia right there in the room?" Kael barked, tense-faced, cutting in before his father could speak.

Alaric shook his head over and ov