Lucien's gaze fixed on Raphael, allowing his eyes to wander over every aspect of the man's appearance. Raphael was extremely thin, and his pale complexion made him look almost like a walking corpse. When he smiled, he noticed odd copper jewelry on his fangs, drawing attention to them as if he were proud to be a vampire. His eyes were violet like Blaise's, and they bore into Blaise, who couldn't contain his eagerness to reach out and greet him.
"Raphael! I had no idea you were coming!" Blaise cried, smiling.
As Blaise made a sudden move to run towards Raphael, Troy and Lucien's father swiftly intervened, their hands reaching out to grab and restrain him. Blaise struggled against their grip.
Marie's voice pierced through the tense atmosphere. "Raphael, you are not permitted to set foot in this house! Leave immediately!"
