Barrett gulped. “I know that, but I also know that Mother knew what she was doing. Besides, she would never have been here—should never have been here—if you hadn’t forced her to come along. You put Mother’s life in danger because you didn’t care about her, despite knowing what might happen to her if she came.”
Dragon King stepped forward, his footstep shaking the ground. “Do not accuse me of not caring about Julia. She was the love of my life, the only woman I cared about.”
“Perhaps,” said Barrett, “but I don’t see you mourning her. I see you indulging in your wrath, which will destroy you, and probably sooner rather than later.”
Dragon King clenched his teeth. “You are but a boy. You understand nothing. And now, you will be nothing.”
Dragon King launched toward Barrett, his teeth bar
