[Bonus chapter] Charles De Astro

"Then why are you quiet? If you agree to the terms of the contract, we will find a method to end it." Veronica spoke as she reached out to touch Alfred. However, Alfred interrupted her in the middle, causing her to halt immediately. The sound of him startled her.

"Not we. It's only me."

Veronica raised her eyebrows since she didn't understand what he was saying. What was he attempting to do?

Veronica said in a trembling voice, "What-what did you mean, Alfred?" as she took a little step back.

Alfred lowered his gaze and took a moment to speak. His heart was pierced, and he couldn't seem to breathe properly. It was difficult for him to speak to her in such a harsh way, but he had to. He had no choice but to do it because of her. He could not let her back into his life at any cost. Her entire life would be a wreck. And for as long as Alfred knew who Draven was, he would make every effort to forge more blood pacts with those elite warriors of this realm.