"What have you done, Zayden?" Lia exclaimed, finally releasing the breath she had been holding throughout their conversation. If she were human instead of a reaper, she might have suffered a heart attack. Zayden certainly had a knack for getting on people's nerves, sending unexpected shocks their way.
"Do you really think that vampire would just sit quietly after his father's warning?" Zayden asked, his tone serious. Having witnessed Damien's bond with the Brown family, he was convinced that the young vampire wouldn't be able to contain himself, especially when it came to hiding the truth from Norah. Manipulating his mother had been a clever move to prevent any guilt-induced slip-ups.
"We needed something to keep him in check, like a sword at his throat, to prevent any reckless actions," Zayden added.