I think you'd be perfect for him

Vespera was feeling stuck. She couldn’t get anything useful out of Alaric, and half the time she couldn’t even understand him. He was mumbling like he had a bottle cap in his mouth or something.

So, she called Cheryl, asking her to check with Zane about which bar they usually hit up when they drink. Cheryl got back to her quickly, and Vespera changed and headed out into the late night, hoping to find him. If she couldn’t, she’d have to bother Aurora and Heath for help.

Vespera took a cab to the bar and went straight to the front desk. “Did a tall, good-looking guy named Alaric Strider come in tonight?”

The bartender looked clueless, but just then, the music took a pause, and the sounds of shouting and breaking glass came from upstairs. The bartender was about to check it out when the manager stopped him. “What do you think you’re doing? Upstairs is reserved for Mr. Strider and his friends; don’t get involved!”

Hearing that, Vespera thought, "Alaric Strider?" She headed upstairs. The d