Alaric’s POV
As Cara goes into the house to speak with her brothers, I take a moment to just stand and breathe, inhaling the fresh air. My family is safe once more, and that gives me immeasurable peace.
For the first time since this all began, I can relax. The assassin is no longer pursuing Cara. Mia and Ethan are safe. For the first time in a long while, I can finally let down my guard.
Immediately, I start to feel the exhaustion creep in. My whole body feels sluggish. I’m also voraciously hungry.
When was the last time I ate? I genuinely can’t remember.
What I need is a meal, a shower, and then my bed. With my family safe, everything else can wait. At least that’s what I tell myself, right up until Noel turns to look at me. His expression is one of quiet contemplation, but I know t
