My Beloved Has Risen from Death's Embrace novel Chapter 57

"Why are you snapping photos?" Sebastian barged into her shot, boldly declaring, "If you marry me, pretty lady, you'll get to enjoy Uncle Orion's cooking every single day!"

"Hey, why wouldn't I just marry your uncle then?" Xanthea blurted out without thinking.

The moment the words left her mouth, Orion paused mid-bite, and Xanthea froze, realizing her comment was even bolder!

She looked across at the man who definitely heard her and quickly clarified, "I was just joking with the kid, don't take it seriously, okay?"

Orion just nodded.

"He's kind of scary anyway." Sebastian began, but the icy glare from the man next to him cut him short. He zipped his lips and gave Xanthea a look that screamed: See? Really scary!

Xanthea chuckled, "Biting the hand that feeds you, huh? You're still eating the food he made, and you dare to speak ill of him!"

Orion spoke up, "Liam, the desserts should be ready in the kitchen."

"Right away, sir. I'll bring them over," Liam replied.

"Dessert? Awesome! I love desserts!" Sebastian clapped his hands excitedly, only to be doused by Orion's chilly, "Not for you."

"What? Uncle Orion, I'm sorry, I won't speak ill in front of Xanthea again. Let me have some, please!"

"My young master, you misunderstood," the butler said affectionately. "There really isn't any for you. Mr. Lockwood made a special one just for Ms. Nightshade."