"Because she was asked to by my father, Demon," Eldon stepped forward to defend Jessica.
Shelly shook her head at her brother's foolishness. If he understood women better, he'd know that the last thing Jessica wanted was to be defended. Though, glancing at the woman, Shelly was surprised to see a slight smile on her lips as she regarded Eldon. The smile slipped a moment later, and she shoved Shelly's brother to the side.
"I don't need you defending me," Jessica turned on him. She squared her shoulders and faced Marchosias again. "Whether I care or not is no concern of yours. I was asked to come along, and I'm choosing to do so for my own reasons. Now, can you help us or not?"