Jayden said Darkly, “So, Dad still doesn’t have the guts to come to me himself after he left Mom…” His tone became even darker.

Aiden sighed. “Jayden, he just

doesn’t want to face the pain of not raising you and Jad—”

“Yeah, right,” Jayden cut in again. “You were always his favorite.”

“We’re getting off topic!” Aiden snapped, his frustration showing. He quickly apologized, “Sorry, sorry, Jay. Well, as i was saying, I’m here on Dad’s beh—”

Before Aiden could finish, there was a knock at the door. Jayden stood up, his brow furrowed. “Who’s there?” he called out.

No one answered.

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Summoning a small flame in his hand, Jayden cautiously stepped out of the sitting room, with Aiden following close behind. Jayden grabbed the axe from the wall and peered through the spyhole. He saw a hooded figure.

In a low voice, Jayden muttered, “Henry?”

He opened the door.

The hooded figure smiled, “Ah, the man of the hour! I’m—"

Jayden slammed the door in his face. Turning to Aiden, he muttered sarcastically, “Definitely not selling cookies…”

Before he could finish, there was another knock.

“What now! Leave!” Jayden groaned, yanking the door open again. The hooded figure stood there, looking too stunned to speak. Without a word, Jayden slammed the door shut again. Well That was ea-

Another knock.

This time, Jayden flung the door open so fast it felt like he moved at Mach speed. “FOR THE LOVE OF WULFRIC! WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT!” he screamed into the dead of night.

The man didn’t seem fazed. “So, what’s your name? I’m Jacob!” he said, extending his hand for a shake.

Jayden shook it half-heartedly and muttered, “Henry Baylake…” Jayden lied dully

“Hey, can I co—”

“No,” Jayden cut him off. “Will you leave?”

Looking stunned, Jacob mumbled something under his breath and left.

Jayden closed the door and they returned to the sitting room, sipping his now cold oolong tea. Aiden finally spoke up, “As I was saying, I’m here on Dad’s behalf to tell you some news. I’m not sure you’ll like it…”

Jayden raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “What is it?”

Aiden looked him in the eye and said, “You’re a demon.”