My chest burned with rage. “You should’ve stayed gone.”
My mother smiled sweetly. “We could never leave you, darling. You’re our greatest creation.”
Asher stepped in front of me, growling low. “You touch her, and I’ll—”
She lifted a hand, and the shadows stirred. “You’ll what? You don’t even understand what she is.”
Arlo’s voice cut through. “Don’t listen to them, Trinity. Stay focused. They’re feeding off your anger.”
But it was too late. My blood was already boiling.
“You tortured me.” I said, my voice shaking. “You lied to me. You made me think I was worthless.”
My father’s smile didn’t fade. “And look at you now. Strong. Powerful. Everything we wanted you to be. We shaped you into what you are.”
Asher took my hand. His grip was firm, grounding. “You’re what you made yourself, n
