Samantha comes to stand next to me, taking my hand in hers. Bryce looks at her and I see recognition in his eyes. "You knew, didn't you?" His eyes meet mine again before he nods. "What the hell happened to you? How could you keep his secret? How could you know what he was doing and allow it to continue?" "He is my father" he says loudly, startling me. "You mean he was your father," I say. His eyes look at me in disbelief. "No, you wouldn't" he says. "I didn't, but mom did. He is no more. I just pray that whatever the goddess has planned for him lasts longer than what he just endured." "How could you say that? He's your father? He loved you," Bryce says. I throw my head back and laugh. "He didn't love anyone but himself. The only reason you ranked is because he trotted you out like a sh

