Though Rohan wasn't angry or in a bad mood, there was a hardened look in his eyes that repelled anyone who didn't know him well. His presence wasn't something people easily grew accustomed to, and Evenly wisely kept her distance, moving away from Belle's side when Rohan came to walk at the same pace as his wife.
Belle noticed the woman drawing back and understood why she would want to steer clear of her husband, especially after what had happened the last time Rohan had seen her in Bimmerville. The vampiress was treading carefully, walking a very thin line, knowing that even the slightest mistake could land her in trouble with Rohan again in this land, particularly now that she lived under his roof.
Yet, despite her caution, Belle noticed her gaze shift toward Angel, her expression touched with clear, curious astonishment.
