King Esmond's smile slightly as he listened to Norman's response. He knew that Norman had never regarded Alora as a daughter, which explained his lack of support for her. To Norman, Alora had always been a burden.
With vampire speed, Magnus swiftly closed the distance between himself and Norman, gripping him tightly by the collar. "You are undeserving of a daughter like Alora. I should have ended you last night as well," Magnus growled through gritted teeth, his grip on Norman's coat tightening.
"Prince Magnus, please release him," Alora pleaded softly.
Magnus shoved Norman away, causing him to tumble to the ground from the force of the vampiric strength exerted upon him. "Alora, he doesn't deserve to live. He's the one responsible for all your suffering," Magnus reminded her, his tone filled with conviction. Alora's command was all it took for Magnus to subject Norman to the pain he had inflicted upon her.
