Alaric's POV

　　As he drew closer, the air crackled with an unspoken energy, each step deliberated and measured added to the tension, as I braced myself for the conversation that was about to unfold.

　　Why is he here, how serious could the matter be for him to have come, what if someone sees him? 

　　"Why are you looking so surprised, Are you not expecting to see me," Magnus questioned,

　　My voice caught my throat, struggling to find the right ...