Reasons For His Selection 1

"Hey, Rune..." She started, looking him directly in the eyes

"You're from the Oxen clan, aren't you?"

"Oxen clan? What's that?"

Rune tried his best to feign composure, but it was impossible to remove all traces of surprise from his face.

'How does she even know about my clan in the first place,' he said inwardly.

It was certainly a surprise. For one thing, just the name 'Oxen' isn't something that is supposed to be known by many. If you went up to someone and mentioned the Oxen clan, they would likely look at you like you are crazy since, technically, that clan doesn't exist.

"No need to play dumb," she said.

"I know all about it. Your clan, their powers, and even parts of their history."

"..."

"I won't lie and say it isn't my own tastes that caused me to be interested in you. You tick all the right boxes for what I like in a partner. Young, robust, and naïve, a combination that makes me want to watch as you melt from my touch."