Mariah couldn't believe what she heard, looking toward her elder brother, only to see Elias on his back, nose bleeding and mouth frothing.
'How did we lose?' she wondered, feeling anger rise in her, along with shame.
"I think this was a great experience for you two," Ulrick said, looking at his daughter.
But Mariah's face went red, and she started crying.
"How could you let him treat us like this, father? Have you no love for your children?" she cried.
Ulrick looked at her with a stern gaze.
"You are all three, my children. Even if Rodney is no longer of the Lorhen family, he stays my son. And he fought fair, with all odds against him. Respect the outcome, and respect his abilities. I thought you better than this."
Her father's response sent her into shock, and she fell on her ass, eyes wide.
Phoenix laughed.
