When They Beg, I Rise!

Alaric came over too, his expression a tangled web of emotions as he looked at Lemira. He didn't have to drop Evelina off at school today, but for some reason, he ended up doing so anyway. After all, he knew Lemira would definitely be at school today.

He hadn't slept a wink last night. He actually received a restraining order from her. What was all that about?

Seeing Alaric show up didn't surprise Lemira, "Isn't Evelina often out late with you guys, anyway?"

Evelina's eyes reddened, looking aggrieved, "Lemmy, how could you say that?"

"Lemira, what nonsense are you spouting? Eve is my sister! Apologize to her now!"

Lemira's gaze was cold, "She started it, I'm just returning the favor."

Evelina's voice was shaky with sobs, "I-I didn't mean it like that, you misunderstood."

Alaric's temper, barely contained, flared up again, "Lemira, look at what you've turned into. Weren't you with the school doctor last night? That's the truth!"

Lemira looked at him silently, her gaze tranquil.

had spoken, he immediately regretted it, but with so many eyes on him, he didn't offer

found it ridiculous, "That's none of your

turned and walked towards the

our business? You're getting too bold,

turning back. Sitting at her desk,

not do too much, especially since he was

But I was just worried she'd do something foolish in a fit of anger." "I know, you meant well, but she doesn't appreciate

become so temperamental, she listens to no one, it's like she's a completely different person. What does she want us

Evelina's eyes. Lemira had been distancing herself for a while now, and he was just realizing something

the subject, she said,

man pay, of course!" Alaric headed straight for the

aim, Evelina went back to

"Alaric's

trouble for Orion. She stood up, but then the teacher walked in, "Let's start the class." Lemira had no choice

was distracted. When the class finally ended, Lemira stepped out to call