Vepar wasn't about to compliment Raiden's father. If he'd had his own way, it would have been him who ruled the seas. Instead, he had to go on the authority of his masters to bring the chaos his talents allowed. And wouldn't it be just lovely to make Raiden one of his pets? She was responding just as he pleased.
The ocean air tossed her hair against him. With his free hand, he gently moved it, fingertips brushing the skin of her neck. With her ear bared to him, he brought his lips close to it. "Did he not teach you?" he asked, his tone husk and low. He tsked softly. "I would have thought he'd take better care of a beautiful daughter like you."