The Truth

I never said a word again and reluctantly allowed Alaric to carry me back to bed. I could feel his intense gaze on me and I dared not look up. I was nervous, confused and scared what if Alaric...

"I know everything. "

Those three words made my heart stop for a moment. He knew? When? How?

"I... What do you mean?" I still didn't want to admit it. Not until I was sure we were on the same page or I would end up exposing myself foolishly.

"You are Derek's daughter." His answer was short and precise and there was no further explanation I needed. It was over for me.

"I didn't mean to hide... it from you. I only came to know about it when you..."

I was shaking terribly while explaining when I felt Alaric capture my lips into a gentle kiss, then withdrew after accomplishing his mission which was to shush me.