Sweet Compensation

Alaric narrowed his eyes at the mention of Gideon's name.

"The Black Hunter?" he mumbled, seeking confirmation from Eve.

Eve smiled sheepishly and nodded. "Yes, the Black Hunter."

She didn't want to lie to Alaric so she confessed.

"You've been in contact with him?" Alaric asked again, his expression unreadable.

Eve bit her lower lip and bobbed her head.

"He is my friend. He is a good man." Eve grabbed Alaric's hand as if she were pleading with him not to get mad.

Alaric could only sigh deeply. "Alright. I should thank him for helping you."

Eve gasped as she remembered that Gideon was waiting for her outside the barracks.

"Alaric… the truth is… Gideon is the one who escorted me here. He is waiting for me outside. He is supposed to send me back to Stormholt Manor."