When Stars Fade
She pointed out how Shawn had dug through the garbage and offered a massive reward for pieces of a mere toy.
"I know him too well. He never cherishes anything he has, but when he loses it, it suddenly becomes precious.
"Men are pathetic creatures, truly."
The door opened, and Jasmine slithered in, standing in front of Aster.
"I wanted to leave you around and torture you for a few more years, you little mongrel, but now it seems you're more trouble than you're worth!"
I stood in front of my son, screaming at her to get away and trying to grab something, anything to hurl at her, but my fingers went through them helplessly.