Chapter 271 – True Origins
Shadow stared at Noah the moment he heard that question.
He wasn't surprised. In fact, it would have been more surprising if Noah came to him for anything other than the origins.
This whole father-in-law talk? The son-in-law joke?
Shadow didn't believe a damn word of it.
It was just an elaborate way to establish a bond that didn't exist—a rope of familiarity he could later use to pull himself closer. But Shadow didn't want closeness, not with this one.
Because one thing was clear.
This guy was trouble.
"I do need them. So I can't give them to you," Shadow answered calmly, his tone flat like carved obsidian.
Noah nodded to himself.
Expected.
No—wanted.
Because now…
"Then, may I ask what you need them for?" he continued, not missing a beat.
