The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 722

Chapter 722: Following Erin

They all sat around the large dining table. Nathaniel took the seat at the head of the table, the one meant for the lord of the estate. To his left sat Rowan, Rafal, Rina, and finally Erin, while on his right were Arthur, Imbert, and Lucian.

"Oh, I was starving," Rina said, eyeing the delicious meal being served. "Thank you for the meal, Brother Nathan."

Nathaniel offered her a gentle smile. "Eat well."

Erin and Rina quickly became absorbed in their conversation, while Arthur leaned in and said in a low voice to Nathaniel, "It’s funny how you smile at Erin and Rina like the perfect gentleman, making it hard for anyone to believe that you’re not fond of women at all."

"Except in his bed," Rowan quipped.

"Even in bed, he has his limits," Arthur sighed. "The only man I know who does it but with his own set of strict restrictions. Have you ever seen how his servants scramble to clean his entire residence after those women leave?"

"Watch your mouth, Arthur," Nathaniel warned, glancing pointedly at Rina and Erin. "There are kids here."

"My sister is no kid," Rowan said firmly. "I’ve made sure she’s as knowledgeable as the rest of us. There’s nothing she doesn’t know. She’s even aware of creeps like you and what you do."

"You’re a shameless brother," Nathaniel countered. "But Rina is still a child, and her brother here might not appreciate this talk. So, it’s best if you say less and focus on eating."

Rowan looked at Lucian. "Are you planning to keep your sister as ignorant as you are, or make her as liberal as my sister?"

Lucian ignored Rowan’s remark of calling him ignorant and answered curtly, "She’ll learn things when the time is right."

"What are you talking about?" Rina asked suddenly, looking between them.

"We’re discussing how to make you more educated, like my sister," Rowan answered, glancing at Erin.

Erin understood the meaning behind his gaze and had also heard what the men were talking about. "There’s no need to rush to educate her on everything. Let her enjoy what girls her age should."

"At that same age, you were busy acquiring various kinds of knowledge," Rowan teased.

Erin cleared her throat awkwardly. "Brother, now that I’m here, I’ll take care of what’s important for her. Don’t worry."

"Lady Erin, I’d be happy to learn from you!" Rina exclaimed cheerfully. "Anyway, since you’ll be marrying Brother Aaron soon, we’re going to live together. I’ve already moved to Wynters Estate. Once you marry, you, me, and Brother Aaron will live together, and I can always be with you."

Hearing this, Lucian glanced at Erin. There was a smile on her lips as she hummed in agreement with what Rina said. The food in his mouth suddenly felt heavy and difficult to swallow.

"You can’t be with her all the time, young lady," Rowan interjected with a grin. "As a newly wedded couple, they’ll need time alone. How else am I going to get sweet little nieces and nephews who can inherit this vast estate and then hand it over to their most handsome second uncle?"

"Umm, I’ll be with her during the day as brother Aaron is busy working during the day, and he can be with her at night," Rina replied innocently. "That way we can share equal time with her."

"Well, that’s good," Rowan added. "For newlyweds, night time is even more productive."

"Then it’s a deal, right, Lady Erin?" Rina asked eagerly.

Erin, who was busy glaring at her elder brother and wishing he’d bite his own tongue, struggled to keep her composure. Rowan responded with a playful smirk.

"Lady Erin?" Rina urged again.

"Alright," Erin finally agreed, wishing desperately for this embarrassing topic to end.

Lucian continued to watch her silently. She sensed his gaze and looked at him, but he didn’t look away. His eyes, unwavering and intense, were fixed on her.

Not minding him, Erin decided to focus on her meal and eat quietly.

"Rina, has your brother Aaron prepared a place for my sister to stay after the marriage?" Rowan asked, his gaze flickering briefly to Lucian, who couldn’t seem to help glancing at Erin every so often. His eyes seemed drawn to her involuntarily.