I nudged my horse to move forward a few steps.
"The bitch Vespera herself. I came to end this. Your triad reached for what is mine. You carved warnings into living flesh. You poisoned springs and burned villages. That ends today."
"You've committed more atrocities than anyone would accept and for that you deserve death!" Kane added angrily.
Vespera laughed, the sound low and cold. "Hahaha, triggered I see. Your broken curse is the key to the power I have sought for centuries. Your twins carry it in their veins. Hand them over and I will leave your keep standing. Refuse and I will take them after I burn everything you love."
The bond surged between the four of us. Darius's hand brushed my arm once. Kane's horse edged closer. Rylan's breathing deepened.
I drew my blade. The steel caught the gray light. "You have some balls thinking I would give my children to you because of your selfish desire for some stupid power!"
