บท 143: Magnanimity

DAEMON

Marcus merely raised an eyebrow at the sight of the woman. Daemon was yet to hear his cousin say anything about Zina and that fact was suspicious enough on its own for Marcus was usually even more interested in his personal affairs than Yaren ever was.

"My sister-in-law is here," The man commented darkly while Daemon rolled his eyes internally. "What can I help you with, sister-in-law?" Marcus continued, his question holding a dark promise at the end.

Much to Daemon's amusement, Zina's only response was shooting Marcus a scathing dark look… something no one ever did. For while Marcus might tease and look like the very picture of a laid back man, there was always a darkness that shrouded him that tended to keep other people away from him.

The darkness was sewn shut in his eyes and it was apparent on every crevice of his body and every move he purported to make.