Yuè was taken aback by the sudden hostility, sitting up straighter in alarm. His father and Malachai knee one another? Malachai knew about the woman? Is that why she chose him to save her? He swallowed thickly, eyeing Slade warily.
"It was not my intention to be offensive. I only wish to know what you both want from me. Everyone seems to have answers and wants of me, but never explaining why. I have no choice or opinions in regards to any of this. I am just expected to go along because I have no choice." He spoke stiffly, his eyes never leaving Slade's.
"You made the deal with her. She did not force you." For a moment that raw anger simmered into hurt. "I am a very powerful being, if I wanted to force you I could."