"Up to five grandchildren, actually." Lith replied. "There are four more women out there pregnant with his children, and if they ask for my help, I'll save them." A wave of his hand conjured hot tea and alcohol to spike it for everyone.
The Verhens sipped the liquor from the bottle and needed several minutes to recover from the emotional blow enough to speak, even Trion.
"I can't believe you offered Althika hospitality, Lil Bro." Tista's hand trembled, making her cup clink against the saucer multiple times. "I mean, it was nice of you, but-"
"Also insane!" Rena snarled. "Orpal- I mean, Meln is a murderous, deranged, perverted piece of shit, and you invited his bastard child into our home without even consulting us? Have you forgotten what he's done to you?
"To Aran and Leria? To Zin and her children? More importantly, have you forgotten what he did to Dad?" She pointed at Raaz, making him flinch as if her finger were a poisoned blade.
