HAZEL
"What exactly do you know about Fia?"
The question caught me off guard. I turned to look at Aldric fully, my broken hands throbbing with each heartbeat.
"What would I know about her?" The irritation in my voice was sharp. Raw. "She's been nothing but a thorn in my side since she was born."
"You're her family." Aldric's tone was patient. Almost condescending. "An opposition to her as well. So wouldn't it be smart to know your enemy inside and out?"
I wanted to argue but my mouth stayed shut. The truth was I hadn't thought much about Fia beyond how to get rid of her. How to make her disappear from my life. I'd never considered actually understanding her.
"I just got her in my life," Aldric continued, moving closer. "And I find it's good policy to know someone to the root. Which is why I am doing what I am doing. Are you telling me you know nothing about your sister?"
