A deafening silence stretched between Hiraya and Damian, thick with dread as she contemplated his words.
Playing the part of a weakling was never her best strategy in any battle. She would rather fight to the death, crawling on the floor, rather than seeking sanctuary in the arms of a man.
However, this case was different. Griffin's life, as well as that of his father, was on the line. If anything ever happened to either one of them in this life, she would never forgive herself.
So, if this was the only way to keep Jasper's evil hand from her son, she would do it and work her way to her brother's heart until she could sink her dagger into his chest.
At the moment, the only challenge was how Griffin and Kendrick would react to these sudden changes.
Would Griffin be ready to stay away from her for god knows how long?
Would that love-sick puppy, Kendrick, comply with the break-up and disappear for some time until this mess was fixed?
