Chapter 12 The Day He Was Born
- "Julian." Alaric's voice was quiet. "Read it to me."
- "He told me to send you away." Julian held the paper against his chest like someone might snatch it. "It's the first thing he's ever asked me to do. In my whole life."
- "Then send me away. I'll go stand by the stairs with my back turned." Alaric didn't move. "But I'd rather you didn't."