The mention of Marigold softened Voren's expression right away. A genuine smile found its way onto his face as thoughts of the little girl filled his mind.
Ravyn would never know that that little girl was his blood but Voren was glad that even the moon goddess chose him among the rest to be a father to Esperanza.
It was an honor he did not have the right words to explain.
"You still don't get it, do you?" He looked at Ravyn with more disappointment than anger. "I thought you'd finally come to your senses, but there are still pieces missing." A faint chuckle escaped him. "That's fine. I'll refresh your memory."
His eyes drifted toward Seraphine for a second before returning to Ravyn. "When Sera chose you, I tried to replace her by finding someone who looked exactly like her."
He thought the resemblance of both women would give Ravyn a clue but clearly, it didn't. There wasn't any bitterness left in his voice, only honesty. "That's what led me to Coco." His smile deepened.
