9. (DANE POV)

(DANE POV)

The significance of my responsibility to Jo pressed heavily on me, constantly reminding me of the delicate balance I had to maintain. Given our circumstances, I was acutely aware of the potential for her resentment.

Yet, deep down, I hoped that perhaps the structure and discipline I was poised to introduce into her life could prove to be constructive. It was entirely different from her natural inclinations, but there was a chance it could offer her something she had been missing.

Feeding was an ever-present concern, yet I found myself treading cautiously, keen not to alarm her further. The act, though essential for me, demanded a sensitive approach to preserve the fragile trust developing between us.

Cami's arrival brought with it an anxiety that was hard to ignore. Her barely veiled disdain for Jo didn't escape notice, casting a critical glance my way. "Sire, keeping her isolated isn't a solution. She must come to grips with our world. There are no exceptions," she decla