บท 360: Last time...

"See, people, this man was forci--" Before Lucian could finish his accusation, a sudden impact slammed into his face, sending him hurtling backward to collide with the unforgiving surface of the wall.

'Thud'

Eli, seizing the opportunity, hurled Theo's limp body at Carter, knowing full well that Carter would instinctively rush to heal his son, only to face the cruel reality of his tormentor's sadistic game.

'Thud'

Spitting out a mouthful of blood, Lucian glared at Eli with a ferocity born of rage and indignation. "This is the limit, you damn mortal! Not even the Vampire Queen could save you!" he roared, his words laced with fury as he succumbed to the primal urge to retaliate against the pain inflicted upon him.

"Yes, come at me, bastard," Eli taunted, his smile twisted with malicious amusement as he goaded Lucian like a puppeteer manipulating his marionette.