"And you think he would fulfil his part of the promise to you?" He asked, feeling irritated.

"I guess so. He left you alone immediately, so I guess he would never lay a finger on you," I said and bit my lips when I realised I sounded like I was defending Alaric.

"Of course!" He scoffed before angrily storming out of the room, and I sighed. I hated this type of relationship between us, and I just wanted things to be right. I wish things were right.

I was sincerely tired of the constant back ...