“Bastian,” I said sharply, unable to hold back anymore. My voice was calm, but the growl underneath was unmistakable. We were sitting across from each other, drinking with his father and making small talk — but I couldn’t ignore what I was seeing. “I want to make something perfectly clear,” I continued. “The staff in my house, including my maid, are under my protection. I don’t tolerate disrespect toward those who work for me — especially not the women. When they take a job under my roof, they do so knowing they’re safe. And it’s going to stay that way.” “I never said I planned to harm her,” Bastian replied, flashing a wicked grin, clearly enjoying the tension he was causing. “I just have a soft spot for human girls… especially ones like her. I’m sure, in the end, she’d enjoy it.” The glass in my hand cracked instantly. A low snarl rumbled in my chest, and it took every ounce of control not to shift and tear the arrogant bastard apart right then and there. “I won’t repeat myself,
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