Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law

Chapter 120

"A god."

Markus's eyebrows rose in surprise. "Wait, what? You thought this person was a god? What makes you think that?"

Mrs. Blackwood sighed and looked down at her hands. "It's a long story, but the short version is that he did some things that seemed... impossible. I don't know how to explain it, but it was unlike anything I've ever seen. And his name is Darius Fastfingers."

"Goodness," Juniper exclaimed, her voice high-pitched with astonishment. "You're saying that the god of thieves was your lover?"

Markus shifted uncomfortably, glancing at Mrs. Blackwood. "That's quite the claim," he said, his tone cautious.

"Pshaw!" Juniper exclaimed. "The god of thieves was her lover? That's a laugh! The idea is preposterous! Mrs. Blackwood is quite the character!"

Markus arched an eyebrow, a quizzical expression on his face. "You don't say? I must admit, this is all news to me. I had no idea Mrs. Blackwood had such a colorful past. It certainly casts her in a new light."

Celeste's heart ache