Pulling a long face, Griffon said nothing as if to show no interest in communicating with Silas. Seemingly unbothered, Silas raised the corners of his lips to a faint smile. “When we were young, we did suffer a lot. When I’m all grown up, I vowed to mate her when things get better for me. I’ll bring her home, and eliminate all the worries for the rest of her life…” He paused briefly and his eyes dimmed, seemingly caught in his past memories.

“Do you know, she asked me countless ...