He's surprisingly gentle for a man that could do so much harm in an instant. His fingers could easily dip into her skull in a matter of seconds but he means her no harm. She's human so she could die in his world if warranted. Here, he could enjoy himself.

"Yes. We're not blood related, or not all of us, but we live together and share everything. I have a brother who sometimes gets on my nerves, a nephew that can't seem to stay out of my head, and a bratty niece I love very much. The Earl is like a father to us all. We in turn take care of each other because we're family."