"No," Luna Zam cried, wrapping her arms around me. "Riley, please. Please don't. I know I failed you. But I'm still n mother. I froze. "You're not," I said flatly. "You're just the one who gave birth to me." Her eyes widened in horror. I held up my free hand. My claws gleamed under the chandelier. "You want repayment for giving me life? Fine. I'll give it back." I slammed my hand onto the table, spreading my fingers wide. "A child owes nothing to a parent who only gave her pain." Send Gifts €19