Minister Kordell Nox woke up to sounds he would have preferred not to hear. And while he did appreciate their concern for him, why did he feel like he should be more concerned about their futures?
Because before him were two people with the same look in their eyes. And it was definitely unsettling.
"Dear, are you feeling better now?" Evelyn asked, her fingers casually brushing through his hair.
Kordell sat up straighter, rubbing at his temple before muttering, "You tell me. Right now, I'm not really sure if I'm feeling better."
He glanced at the trembling blonde, who looked like he was preparing to meet his maker, then back at his wife, who looked entirely too pleased. "So… what exactly happened while I was out?"
"Oh, nothing much," Evelyn said cheerfully, her smile blooming like a spring flower. "I just got to know our future son-in-law."
"…"
