Dorie PoV
I bit my lip as I stared at my son's sad face, wishing I hadn't brought up his father. It was a topic I usually avoided. I glanced across the table at Wolfgango, the man who had sired him. That's why he brought him all sorts of gifts. I was his lover. Although, he insisted on remaining a rich bachelor. Still, I loved him despite his flaws. He was a good man at heart, and he always did his best to protect the people of Kuroriku.
"Wolfgango, can you tell us another story?" I asked, trying to change the subject and lighten the mood.
He smiled, grateful for the distraction. "Of course! Once, the Queen tasked me with delivering a message to a distant kingdom. It was a long and dangerous journey, but I was determined to succeed."
As Wolfgango recounted his tale of adventure, I watched Vadim's face light up with excitement. He was completely captivated by the story, his eyes wide with wonder. It warmed my heart to see him so happy.
