Julie looked annoyed as soon as she heard Katia's request. She frowned as she looked at this daughter who had caused so much trouble for their family.
"You want a gift?" Julie sounded angry. "After all the problems you've caused? You've embarrassed us over and over, Katia. You think you should get the same things as Allison?"
Kaelen spoke up right away, his voice still rough from Cahir's earlier attack. "Mom's right. All you do is make trouble. Why should you get anything?"
From the bed, Allison made a soft, hurt sound, tears running down her swollen face. She looked totally innocent and hurt, saying nothing but crying.
Xandar stood to the side, his gray eyes cold as he watched everything happen. He looked calm, but he was happy inside. Let them hurt her. Let her realize she
