Stunned at his father's orders, Jade snapped his head to him and then to Lazarus. "Why is he doing this?" he said and turned to Lazarus.
Magnus who was standing behind him shook his head. "He has gone berserk."
Jasper rolled his lips between his teeth. When his gaze met with Lazarus's, he let out a rough exhale. "I know what father is doing. I don't want to get embroiled in this game because I know what is the end. Or—" he took a step closer to his older brother. "You can kill me now and end it. I didn't realize that it would turn so ugly. But—" He searched Lazarus's eyes. "But you have to vow to the Lore that you were not involved in Jade's death."
