Anelisa

Dirna widened her eyes as she took a step back, surprised by Alaric's sudden anger, I guess.

Even I am still baffled by the way he suddenly addressed the woman who stole his heart.

Her eyes scan me and I know what that thought in her mind rings. He's defending me again, before her and it's clear he's serious.

"I will not be swayed by your petty jealousies," Alaric continued, so blunt that my stomach squirms.

I was in no position to speak, and judging from how Dirna looks now, she'd ...