Chapter 78

"You killed Smithlus? He was a part of this family." Cedric roared at Lorcan, but Lucy interrupted Cedric before he could get any further in his rant.

"Lorcan didn't kill anyone, Cedric. I did." Lucy said it in a menacing but cheerful voice.

Cedric's gaze snapped to Lucy, then back to Lorcan.

"You rant and you rave about the monster I have become, but you, father, are the author of everything I am. And now you have commissioned another person to prove exactly that. Another just like me. Still, you refuse to take responsibility. All I asked of you was a father, and all you did was make another monster." Cedric roared emotionally at Lorcan as a few tears fell from his eyes.

Lucy looked at Lorcan and Cedric intently, and for a moment, conflict was clear on her face.

"Mothers love their children. Fathers, make them strong!" Lorcan barked in response.

"You were weak; I tried to make you stronger, but you remained as you were born—a weakling! Hidin