Chapter 112. Day Six: Know Thy Mother (2)

Mary’s face turned somber as her eyes fell on Grayson. There was nothing but contempt in his eyes as he held the gun to her head. Somehow this brought her solace. For Grayson may not love her, may be Lilith’s, but his affection for his brother was apparent.

Aaron: Keira can never be with me after what Mary did. Take, take, take. All Mary ever does is take. I love her so much. Do you know what that’s like, mother? To love someone so damn much that it feels like you’re going out of your mind when you’re near them? When you’re away from them? All the time. Nothing matters except keeping her safe.

In fact, Mary did know. She understood that kind of blind love all too well.

Mary: Will you play judge, jury and executioner to your own mother? Very well, but before you pull the trigger and get rid of the wicked witch once and for all, let Mama give you one last history lesson.

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Outside the Hunter residence. Earlier that night

When the lights went out a