His jaw flexed. Why is she looking at her like that? he thought, a faint irritation rising in his chest. Is she admiring her?
Georgia, completely unaware of the dark look forming on the demon lord's face, was still holding Alina's hands cheerfully. "You're too sweet," she said with a warm laugh. "You have such kind eyes, no wonder the children adore you."
Alina blushed slightly, smiling shyly. "You're very kind yourself," she said sincerely.
Dante's lips curved into a faint, polite smile, but his eyes told a very different story. "Yes," he said quietly, his voice smooth but sharp beneath the surface. "Healer Georgia has a… very charming way with people."
Georgia blinked, sensing something strange in his tone. Her bright green eyes flicked up to his face and what she saw made her pause. There it was again: that heavy, dark look, quiet but intense, the kind that could make even fire hesitate.
