Rhys: âSo letâs see if Iâve got this; you have immense shadow power, incredible combat skills, height, tattoos, secrets, dead parents, a thirst for vengeance, the weight of the world on your shoulders, a rebellion to lead, and a dragon?â
Xaden: âYeah? I mean, thereâs also my girlfriend who Iâm completely in love with and 107 people under my protection but-â
Rhys: *frantically flipping through papers* âthis is the hyper-intelligent girlfriend with unprecedented lightning powers? The one you speak to with your mind and call a nickname permanently?â
Xaden: âI do only have the one girlfriend. Kinda offended youâd think otherwise.â
Rhys: *signs a paper* âAdopted. The rebellion thing is handled. Me and your aunts and uncles have got this. Your new mom is going to need some time to add you and your mate to the family portrait gallery. Your bedroom is upstairs, knives are in the training ring, family dinner is every Thursday, your allowance is infinity and your curfew is never.â
Xaden: âI amâŚ. Older than your wife?â
Rhys: âDid I fucking stutter?â