if I could not claim it for myself, I would claim the one who did.” Mercy’s face heated up. “That’s not your—” “You think I mean affection?” Malice snapped. “I mean control.” The entire dark world focused to a point, as though a spotlight had illuminated Malice. Her eyes shone. “I can tell you one thing with absolute certainty: your friends have grown too powerful to remain free. I will shower them in glory and power… “…but they will be mine.”
