Why would you fear me? Your immortality I can not affect with what I do. Mind and body he's I can help but that is all. Is that frightening to you? That I could make it where wine tasted foul to you no matter how perfect it is?
She teased back as they walked. Glad to be back home once they arrived.
"Of course yes, if you can me hate my drink, then what is there else to lead me from the straight and narrow path?"
He playfully nudged her with his elbow
"Even you can not be that cruel a woman, just don't make the suggestion to Celeste, even though she knows the drink does not affect or harm me, she still likes to take away that little pleasure."
She handed the herbs and things to Celeste explaining how to use the ones from Marie's shop and then hurrying her treasures from Marie's shop to her room.
He watched her as she concentrated on the book, he wondered if she knew that her lips slightly moved when she read.
He didn't wish to interrupt her, he felt that the contents of the book were special and important to her. So he sat in mutual silence and watched her.
For some reason, she was quite a sight for him to behold and he enjoyed looking and it did not take long for him to fall asleep in the chair.
He woke with a start when Athos knocked on the door, waking up to her smell and the lingering feel of her kiss on his cheek.
He smiled at her and got up out of the chair, moving to open the door.
Athos nodded but the sounds of one of the sisters roaring about killing the vermin herself after what Marie has told her was dining through the kitchen and stairwell. Followed by Celeste and her sister trying to calm her.
Apparently, one of the sisters has magical ties and spoke with Marie to see what else she could do to help. We have a plan B provided her sister does not have to sedate her the hard way.
The sisters will be nearby but will not intervene unless called to get Catalina away from that house if the fight becomes too dangerous for her to be near.
Athos reassured his brother.
He is mortal none going against him have that disadvantage.
Celeste smiled walking up behind Athos wanting to check on the young lady.
Do not let him lay a single finger on her or you will all have cast iron to answer to is that clear my boys?
"He has much to answer for little mother, he will pay for his sins and the sins he had planned to commit. I will make very sure that he does not harm her in any way."
Celeste smiled at him patting his arm as he passed before looking to Athos with a cautionary be calm before she walked away.
So... Did you know? Is that why you took the books and scrolls?
They looked familiar but no.
She shook her head.
Before you ask no I did not know until after the unborn was lost. Say nothing to him, please. That is why the feline wishes to kill him herself, isn't it?
Athos nodded.
She has known the same loss. You can reveal that when you are ready.
Without another word, he turns to go downstairs letting her finish preparing.