章 28: Chapter 28 - The Herb Collector

Violet pouted.

This was horrible, why can't he once admit his wrongdoings?

Originally in the story, after Nathan dies, Cassiel will have a short period of depression in which he will fall into the claws of Duke Belleville and crown prince Noah. Only after falling in love with Ophelia will he find the strength to fight back.

After spending 6 years raising him into a decent human being, Cassiel right now won't be easily manipulated. However, his relationship with Ophelia hasn't moved since the day they met, and if he starts attacking her with his desires in the future, the lovely relationship will never come to fruition.

"Don't try to look away…" She squeezed his cheeks. The soft baby fat was long gone, and the bones and muscles hurt her hands. 

"Why can't you just…!"

"Hey, you kids… Are you alright there?"

A voice coming from the cave entrance startled her.

"Oh, my God! Mister, where did you come from…?!"