Celeste Grant fell silent. 'So he knows how to talk back now. And what am I even supposed to say to that?'
She knew perfectly well that he was a man, not a eunuch. Otherwise, they wouldn't have had a son.
But the thought subconsciously brought to mind images of a bamboo forest, along with certain scenes you'd need a premium subscription to view.
'Whoa, whoa... Stop.'
'Can't think about that.'
"I'm not talking to you anymore. Go on, The Exalted One, I'm taking our son back for his feeding."
"Very well."
He gave a slight nod, and his figure vanished, leaving only a wisp of black energy behind.
'It's time I saw what's happened in my Bloodfiend Den this past year.'
The moment Javier Sinclair's aura appeared, everyone knew he had emerged from his seclusion.
The elders and protectors immediately went to see him. They reported on the year's progress, mostly praising Celeste Grant for carrying herself with the air of a true Family Head.
