[The single word causes Cullen's hand to still on Elize's head. His breath catches in his chest before Jove speaks, and when he answers, his voice feels thick.]
No.
[And then he pretends to think nothing of it, hand resuming its task of gently pushing away Elize's hair from her face, brow creased as he looks down at her.
no subject
No.
[And then he pretends to think nothing of it, hand resuming its task of gently pushing away Elize's hair from her face, brow creased as he looks down at her.
Father.
He really shouldn't think anything of it.]