page5 (1/2)

It meant Ilie was part-wolf, part-demon, which in turn made the marquis one of the most ruthless creatures of the world

“Baron?” The ant it was hard to iine that his blood DNA would make him a monster in human standards

Not at all intimidated, Charles said pleasantly, “It depends”

The marquis frowned

“On what your intentions are towards hter,” Charles finished

Interesting, Ilie thought

Most otherworlders uponhim the first time were either obsequious or terrified out of their wits But the Baron, ato him like they were equals

It was a surprise Ilie welcomed It would not be fun, after all, to have a toad as a prospective father-in-law

Leaning forward, he said gently, “May I now dispense with the formalities?” At the older man’s nod, he continued, “You are aware she’s my heartkeeper, Baron?”

“For quite some time now,” Charles answered truthfully

This was yet another surprise, but not as pleasant, and Ilie demanded, “Why didn’t she tell me?”

“Why did you have to be told?”

“Touché” Ilie leaned back against his seat, his expression grim As the demon in need of a soul, he was the one who should have sensed it first, the way—-

Ilie didn’t allow hiht Instead, he forced hi his heartkeeper

“You have no objections if I claim her?”

“As long as she doesn’t object to it,” Charles answered

Ilie frowned “You are not the usual kind of Chalysian father Why is this?” Both humans and otherworlders would have ju an essential connection to the Marquis of Lunare, but so far, the baron was treating him no different from the usual suitor

Charles smiled “You really don’t know?”

Ilie raised a brow

“I love hters like they’re my flesh and blood,” Charles answered simply “So if you, a half-demon, is who she wants, then I’ll be more than happy to walk her down the aisle”