A Hot Shower (NSFW)

Having acted as not only the patriarch of the Caldwell family but also the respected leader of the vampire community in England for a long time, Lord Marcus Caldwell often appeared intimidating and oppressive.

On top of that, he did not need Griselda's supernatural skill to read his grandsons. Especially Zane, who had yet to learn to mask his feelings and emotions from others.

"You are usually very eager to talk, Zane," Lord Marcus Caldwell observed while they were riding his ancient car to Stonewick. "What brought about this silence?"

"... I simply have nothing else to add to the meeting, Grandfather," Zane replied with zero conviction. "Maybe I am tired."

Lord Marcus Caldwell arched his eyebrows. He pulled his lips into a thin line and squinted at his youngest grandson.

"Is that so? What about the time you spent among the werepires?"

"..."

Zane closed his eyes and swallowed hard.