“She betrayed her blood!”

“She exposed a room full of monsters,” Hayden said.

Abraham’s face darkened. “She was weak. Like her mother. Always protecting people worth nothing.”

From the back, Mason took a trembling step forward. “Father. Stop this.”

Everyone turned. “What did you say to me?” Abraham demanded.

Mason was crying, but for the first time in his life he didn’t look at the floor. “I said stop! Sabrina begged me for help that night. She begged me to call Hayden, and I did nothing because I was afraid of you.