Harlan was still bound to the chair, and Damien still stood opposite him, watching him like a hawk. His face was worn and pale. He shifted slightly as he was in discomfort.
"When are you going to release me?" Harlan asked with a hoarse voice.
Damien didn't look at him, he kept his eyes focused elsewhere. "Your stay at Crimson Estate is indefinite."
Harlan's nostrils flared, he was frustrated. "Indefinite?" His tone was bitter and angry. "Why keep me here, Damien? What's the point?"
Damien finally looked his way. "We're not ready for war."
Harlan let out a dry laugh, with his head tilting back as if the answer was too absurd to bear. "You think keeping me here for this long won't ignite a full-blown war? Do you honestly think that?"
Damien clenched his jaw, saying nothing, and Harlan took it as an invitation to continue. His voice dropped lower, almost taunting.