"So… did you tell your parents goodbye?"
"Yes," Morvena answers softly. "They were all very happy for me. And even though my demonic corruption has been revealed… under Your Highness's protection, I'll be able to live. And my parents will as well."
A small smile curves my lips at that. My gaze sharpens.
"Yes. If any fool dares to lay a finger on you, if they so much as look at you with ill intent, I'll make sure hell is the last thing they ever see."
Morvena stiffens slightly.
"And your parents," I continue, tone cool and absolute, "will be under my protection as well. I've already stationed several of my most trusted guards around their estate. No one will touch them. So don''t worry."
"T-thank you so much, Your Highness!" she gasps, voice trembling. Her hands press tighter against her knees as she bows even lower. "I—I don't even know how I can repay you… This kindness, this safety… it's so much more than I ever hoped for. More than I deserve."
However…
