Things that were hidden- Part 2

Penny knew that Lord Alexander only meant well as she was related to his cousin and she was right when she heard him say, 

"Damien and your relationship aren't too far from what my parents shared. The creatures they came from and who they were, maybe just improvised version. I don't think I would like to see Damien heartbroken and wither away if something ever happened to you. It is good to consider that his life resides in your hands now because of the bond," Penny had never thought about it like that until now. She knew that pureblooded vampires placed bonds but she didn't know that it was serious. She turned to look at Damien with a frown on her face.

"Stop scaring her like that, Alex," Damien tched, turning to her he said, "There's nothing to worry about."

"I am not scaring her," Alexander's voice was serious as they walked through the dark path the lantern in his hand, "I am merely stating the truth."