ch. 11 Tea time

His thoughts cleared when he entered the kitchen and sat down in his chair. Damion nodded his thanks to Sophie, as she poured him his black coffee, while the rest of them enjoyed their tea. All traces of Sophie’s fluster and cute annoyance were completely gone, as if it never happened, as she gave him that soft sweet smile. It amazed him how quickly Sophie forgave him; even when he deserved it for his cheekiness. 

Sophie sat gracefully into her seat and decided to get the conversation rolling. “So, what do you do now, Rosie?” she asked curiously as she sipped her tea. 

Rosie gave a soft smile while she dipped a cookie into her tea. “I’ve moved in with Flora and have a job at the market, working with her. I’ve been helping her with the children, which is a big help since her husband’s away with his job. She happily gave me the guest room until I have enough money for my own place.” 

Sophie cupped Rosie’s hand as she smiled at Rosie’s achievements. ‘Now if only we could find you a good man,’ she mused. She felt that her mother-like figure really deserved to find her happiness. 

Damion sipped his coffee before he spoke his thoughts, “If you ever have money issues, Rosie, you can always come to us.” He didn’t mind helping her and he also wanted to do it for Sophie. It was the least he could do for her last family member. Besides, money was no issue for soul collectors. 

His chest warmed when Sophie looked at him with great admiration. 

“I appreciate that Damion. But, I need to do this on my own. I don’t want to owe anyone, anything.” 

Damion nodded his head, “That is respectable but, you would never owe me anything if you ever did need the money.” His tone sent a silent message that told her it was he who owed her for taking her son’s soul but, more importantly for having her Sophie in his life. No amount of money could possibly compare to the real treasure he had sitting next to him. “So, please never hesitate to ask for anything.” 

Her deep blue eyes shined a little brighter, then, as she smiled warmly at him. “Thank you, Damion. You’re too kind.” 

“That’s because he has Sophie softening him up,” Rookie chuckled as he sat more comfortably in his seat. 

Damion huffed but, actually, agreed with the prick for once, “It is true.” There was no denying the changes in his life. 

Rosie chuckled lightly, “My, Sophie, you really do have a gift.” That made Sophie blush, beautifully, at the compliment as she poured Rosie another cup of tea. 

“Hey Soph, where’s the sugar cubes?” Rookie asked. 

Damion couldn’t contain his thoughts as he huffed and chuckled. 

“Shut up! I like my tea with sugar!” 

“All your forgetting is sticking your pinky out.” That statement made the prick grind his teeth together as the young demon tried to behave. 

“I wouldn’t mind some sugar cubes either,” Rosie piped in. She gave Rookie a friendly wink when she took his side. 

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