An Unlikely Proposal

It seemed that if it came down to a test of patience, Sylas would lose... He sighed, resigned to the situation.

Reluctantly, he wrapped Rocco in the blanket, confirming that he was securely in his arms before getting off the bed.

Moving cautiously so as not to wake Rocco, he sat down on the sofa.

Across from him, Laxus's red eyes gleamed with amusement.

"Ah, I knew it. He's so cute. I wanted to play with him more as a pet. This kid is so easy to manipulate and utterly useless. Watching him is so much fun," Laxus said, leaning forward and reaching for Rocco.

Sylas immediately twisted his body to shield Rocco from view.

Laxus blinked his eyes in surprise.

"Rocco has nothing to do with this. Don't look at him unnecessarily. It's distracting. Finish what you have to say," Sylas snapped.

"...You really don't look like your little brother at all. There's nothing cute about you," Laxus remarked, his voice dripping with a petulant tone.