Family Bonds

He had never considered, however, that Rocco's body itself might be that weapon.

"How unexpected," Sylas muttered, his voice carefully neutral. "To think you'd take a Beastman as a lover."

Rocco blinked up at him, his innocent expression seemingly genuine.

Is even that carefully calculated? Sylas thought bitterly.

The anger simmering within him wasn't directed at Rocco for using his body this way.

No, it was aimed squarely at the conniving creatures who sought to exploit his weak younger brother.

Whether it was the Beastman who are enticed by Rocco's charm, or the killer, drawn in by his allure, they were all equally loathsome.

Sylas clenched his fists, suppressing the urge to act on the violent thoughts swirling in his mind.

To lust after such a young, innocent child... Those filthy animals.

He looked down at Rocco, who tilted his head with a faintly confused expression.