Chapter 45: Snap of fingers

Mallory couldn't help but be suspicious that Hadeon had done something to George. When Barnby arrived, the pureblooded vampire ordered the things they had bought so far to be taken to the carriage. 

"Georgie, go with Barnby. Some of the things need to be picked up from the shops," Hadeon waved his hand dismissively. 

"R—Right now? But you might need someone to carry things," George looked terrified to leave the pureblooded vampire's side now. After all, he needed protection from his father's men until he figured out what was going on. 

"Oh, Georgie, you sound like a clingy child. I would have called it adorable, but you are a grown man. But don't worry, you can be of my use once you are done with those errands," Hadeon remarked. 

Mallory watched George being dragged by Barnby from there. She then turned to ask Hadeon, "What did you do?"