“It’s also rude to offer someone a gift when you know they have nothing to give you in return.”
“Oh, but you do have something I want in return, and you know this. Tell me how you weaved Amick’s essence into my Binding. That wasn’t an ability you had before. You know Mommy can keep the secrets of your powers to herself.”
Gross, gross, gross.
Why this crazy bitch is so obsessed with being my mother—everyone’s mother—is still so weird.
I have a mother. She’s a piece of shit too.
Don’t need an extra shitty parent.
“I had this ability. I’ve learned how to use it in different ways.”
“Are you saying you used your Chaos to warp the essence like you do your surroundings?”
“Yep.”
She hums, and her fingernails clank against glass.
“That’s impressive but disappointing. We both know I won’t be allowing that power out to play. My gift is far more rewarding for you than your gift was for me.”
I scoff before I can stop myself, and her outraged gasp is swiftly followed by another lash across my back.
Unlike Gladian’s massive whip—well, the one he had—hers is small and dainty.
It causes nothing more than paper cuts.
Those tiny licks pack a punch, though.
The weapon is embedded with the God of Pain’s power and…Creed’s.
I shake my head back and forth to get him out of my mind.
“It’ll be good for you to have some companionship outside of my own. I don’t want you to grow lonely again, nor do I want that for him. Your brothers have decided not to come here to be with you. Which I’m not surprised by, sweetheart. That’s how it always was before.
“Those three were always closer, and they’ve always made decisions together. You all have a precious, powerful Binder whom they won’t want to share with your father. They won’t choose you over her. You should be understanding of that and not be so angry with them for not coming with or for you.”
Don’t listen to her.
She’s trying to get into your head and manipulate your feelings.
Ignore it.
I mean…are they coming? It’s been a while.
Be patient.
It’s hard to be patient when I know they could’ve reached me by now.
You told V to tell them not to come.
Yeah, but they’d never listen to that.
Maybe they did.
No…no way. They’re planning. Amick’s probably driving everyone crazy.
You drive Amick crazy. He’s probably happy you jumped in front of him. You’re a burden to him.
