Black Dragon felt a sharp pain pounding in his head.
"The elder and now the son too..."
Kyle had also been known for disappearing suddenly, claiming he had somewhere to go, only to vanish without a trace.
"And without offering any real explanation, of course."
What was most maddening, however, was how Theo had inherited that trait almost perfectly. What kind of family would send its head into dangerous territories without so much as an escort? Kyle, Theo—neither seemed to understand the anxiety they caused their retainers.
"Blood runs deep, they say... too deep, perhaps."
But did they really have to inherit even the most troublesome parts? Black Dragon sighed heavily, shaking his head as if to rid himself of his growing frustration. He already knew that convincing Theo otherwise would be a lost cause.
