" Would that be all right?” Matthew asked Hubbard. “When it comes to Jack, you don’t need my permission,” Hubbard replied. “Yes I do. You’re his father,” Matthew said. “I’m only his sire,” Hubbard said softly. “You’re Jack’s father, Matthew. You always have been. "

― Deborah Harkness , The Book of Life (All Souls, #3)