Alaric's POV
I was nervous all day while waiting for Barrett to return, but the worst part was that I couldn't let anyone see my frustration. When lunch time came, I hoped to find him at the table so I could talk to him in my study after we ate, but all my hopes faded when I saw only Andreas sitting at the main table. Morgana, however, looked thrilled, which only made me feel worse.
I had just sat down when I sensed Morgana wanted to tell me something.
"Alaric, I would like to talk to you after lunch. I have a great surprise for you," she said.
"Will you walk out with me in the garden?" I asked.
"Yes," she answered, and we began to eat. Despite the delightful meal, my appetite was overshadowed by a sense of remorse. I couldn’t eat without thinking of Corinna, and I probably didn't en
