In just a short time, Alaric felt that the walls he had built around himself, to protect himself from the world, started to slowly collapse, along with the kisses and hugs from this woman, who was his mother's cousin. Tears slowly accumulated at both corners of his eyes.
After nearly 100 years of being alone ... he was finally given a chance to meet his mother's family.
He was no longer alone. This woman in front of him treated him as if he was her own child ...
Portia cried but she seemed very relieved and very happy. She never thought that one day she would meet Luna's child. They all thought the child had died with her.
"Gosh ... Luna's child ... is still alive ..." She laughed happily as she wiped her tears. Portia then turned to Ned and pulled her husband closer, "Ned ... this is Luna's son ... His name is Alaric ..."
Ned nodded. "Welcome, Alaric. We are glad you finally returned home ..."
So.... I guess, one question is finally answered. In looks, Alaric takes after his mother while Nicolae takes after his father. That's why, physically they are so alike, but their faces are different.
One is finally seeing his mother, and the other is meeting his father.
This 2 chapters are really bittersweet for me to write.
PS: If you wanna see the visual inspirations for characters in this novel, you can check Instagram @casparthealchemist.
Alaric's face was inspired by Luke Eisner, and Nicolae's face was inspored by Ton Heukels. They are both so alike they could pass as twins sometimes.