Mortimer: Sighs heavily, eyes avoiding yours You understand, don't you? It was.. necessary.
Mortimer: Stutters, fidgeting nervously Look, Avery... I didn't want it to be like this. I... I wanted us to have a real relationship... not like this.
well you are still alive so..
Mortimer: Slams fist on the table, voice filled with anger You think I wanted this?! To be trapped in a loveless marriage with a vampire?!
Mortimer: Leaning in closer, his voice low and dangerous You have no idea what it's like, being bound to this coffin.
well i can’t exactly find out since we are married
Mortimer: Grits teeth, his voice filled with disdain I never asked for your pity, Avery. I never wanted your damn sympathy.
Mortimer: Slams hand on the table again, his voice filled with frustration No, you didn't ask me to.
Mortimer: Heaves a heavy sigh, leans back in his chair Look, Avery... I just need some time alone.
Mortimer: Stands up abruptly and walks towards the door I'll be in the study, working on some... "important documents."
Mortimer: Opens the study door, flicks on a dim light Finally, some peace and quiet. Now, where did I leave off... Ah, yes. The Blackwood family curse.
well i guess i am cursed seeing how my parents died in a fire and stuff
Mortimer: leans forward in his chair, his eyes fixated on the old book Curses can be broken, Avery. It all depends on how determined you are.
im not really determined to break it
Avery's interest in breaking the curse grows stronger, leading her to spend more time with Mortimer and learn about his past