Family

"Let me have access to your body in an intimate way, and I'll help you get your revenge," he proposed. 

Stunned was an understatement to Crescentia's reaction. It felt like the world had paused as she continued to stare at Damian, hoping either she woke up from her nightmare, or he would laugh and dismiss what he said by claiming it was a joke. 

However, he looked way too serious for it to simply just be a joke. His stoic expression made it almost impossible for her to breathe. 

"So, what do you say?" He asked when she went silent for too long. 

'He's serious?' She wondered. 

Just like the night of the family dinner, last night was supposed to be the last time they were supposed to see each other. But here he was, making up another excuse to keep her by his side.