Gary knew that Elliot's verbal agreement to give up everything and stay in Ylore would never be enough.

Gary was not only selfish, but he was also very crafty. He knew that the only way to make Elliot his— besides making him his son-in-law— was to have him put down roots.

It meant that Elliot would need to father the future generation. If Elliot had a child in Ylore, he would not think of going back to Aryadelle.

"We'll talk outside, after Christopher's funeral." Ted scanned his surroundings