***LUCA*** As she stood, Scissera held her hands out and the three younger girls jumped to grab them. It was easy to see who held their loyalty. She stood with the girls for another second while looking at Aerie with a harsh glare. "I never asked," I whispered. "What part did she play in what you went through? What did she do?" "Nothing." She snarled towards the sobbing woman. "She did nothing." The way she emphasized the word made it clear that Aerie never tried to stop the abuse. "That's not fair!" Aerie cried out. "What could I have done?! They are my daughters! My nieces, and don't forget, you are my daughter too!" She began screaming in argument. Scissera's aura intensified ten-fold and there was a flash of sudden heat that caused Rafi, Aerie, the girls and I to have to turn aw

