“He’s protective,” Nex answered. “As well he should be. She’s amazing. She’s the most perfect female in the world and I don’t deserve her.” Of course Tamlin would be prejudiced against him.
“Maybe I just want to make you proud, Daddy,” Rose returned sing-song. But there was a grin in her voice. “It’s not all old men either. Tarquin isn’t that old. Jurian’s a baby still but I’m sure he’d appreciate the effort.” Especially since he’d given her a sticky kiss and asked if she’d dance with him that evening.