"Alaric, I think I might have had too much to drink. I feel a little dizzy and unsteady," Jade said softly, her watery eyes looking up at him.
"Argo!" Alaric's voice was cold as he tried to pry Jade's hands off him, which clung to him like an octopus. He called out to the stunned Argo, who had been standing frozen in place.
Argo snapped out of his daze and quickly hurried over.
"Help Jade stand," Alaric commanded.
Argo pointed at himself in disbelief, and under Alaric’s impatient glare, hesitantly placed a hand on Jade’s shoulder. But Jade still wouldn’t let go. She closed her eyes and leaned toward Alaric.
By then, Lena had already turned away. When Alaric glanced back, Elise had already reached her, taken her hand, and was pulling her along. Elise gave Alaric a sharp look and said c
