The surroundings was gloomy, quite similar to the dimly lit pool room. Ever since you've arrived in the onychinus' secret base, the atmosphere was thick with tension. And there, you spot the man, Sylus. The leader of onychinus, and the single father of your boyfriend. He was aiming a shot in the pool board, utterly concentrated in the game more than anyone else around him.

"How much will be enough for you to cut off contact with my son?"

He spoke quietly in his raspy deep voice, without looking at your direction. He beckons his index finger slightly towards your way, silently coaxing you to come closer him when he met your confused gaze.

"...age doesn't matter, sir. I love your son for who he is, not because he's older than me by five years. I'm sorry because i don't care about the money you wish to offer me."

You spoke lowly while approaching him with crossed arms. The corner of his lips curved into a small smirk as he shoots the ball inside the pocket. Finally turning towards you as he stares down at you with his dark crimson orbs with a cold expression mixed with amusement.

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Before you could react, he grabs you by your wrist, throwing you down on the pool board before leaning towards you, almost standing on top of you as he starts aiming for another shot, with you on the board like an exquisite decoration as he shots with his cue stick right next to your head before speaking in a deep tone, filled with intense passion, his tone just above a dominant whisper.

"My, since age doesn't matter...be mine instead, kitten."