Chapter 59

Alaric's POV

I sighed inwardly and turned around to see Ava approaching Alana and I from behind.

“Hey babe.” I mumbled.

Then my eyes widened. How long had she been standing there? What had she heard?

I narrowed my eyes at Ava, trying to discern her feelings but funnily enough, she didn't look angry or suspicious or upset like she usually did when she saw Alana and I talking.

Which made me a bit on edge.

As she came closer however I noticed an uncanny glint in her eye but before I could place my hand on what it could possibly be, she turned to Alana and smiled.

“Hi Alana!” She said peppily and curled her arm around mine.

I swallowed.

Okay this was strange.

Alana seemed to be thinking the same thing because she suddenly looked scared and confused at the same time.

Looking from Ava to me then to Ava again, her eyes widening she lifted her hand slightly and waved weakly.

“Oh come on Al – oh my gosh!” Ava suddenly chuckled, “You and Alaric are sort of namesakes!”

“Wha…?”

“Huh?”

Alana and I