Malcolm's jaw dropped as he heard Renie's pronouncement, his mind reeling with confusion.
"Stephania? Who is Stephania?" he asked, his voice thick with disbelief.
Renie's eyes flashed with anger, her fangs gleaming in the harsh light as she tried to suppress the pain that Malcolm put her through.
"Stephania is your daughter," she spat, her words like poison. "Or did you think you could defile me, and then simply walk away?"
Malcolm staggered back, his face contorted with shock. He shook his head, his voice trembling.
"I don't understand."
Renie's gaze hardened, her voice dripping with malice.
"Stephania's the fruit borne of your seed, conceived in a moment of violence and terror that I will never forget."
Malcolm reeled back, his face ashen with horror. He shook h
