Jasmine's determination crumbled completely under his question. Isabelle couldn't help but retreat further from the two of them. The thought of taming a human had never crossed her mind, and now, realizing the potential consequences of breaking their deal, fear overwhelmed her rational thinking. 'Wha, what was I thinking…..he really is the devil!' The fear of imagining the consequences of denying their deal clung at her heart. She needed space from him just to breathe.
Whether it was the grieving Bailey or the worshipful Isshi, everyone who heard Noah felt a shiver run down their spine, and their wariness of him grew even more intense. The threat of death was terrifying in its own right, but Noah reminded them that there are far worse things than dying.
