Chapter 9:

The Family Defense Pact

more bonus stories of the blood briars


It happened fast.

A comment. Disrespectful. Dismissive.

Not loud.

But enough.

The response?

Immediate.

Unified.

Cold.

“Not acceptable,” one sister said.

“Fix it,” a cousin added.

The outsider backed down instantly.

The twins watched.

“Efficient,” Peresphone noted.