Abacus's words fell into the room like a spark in dry tinder, setting the air ablaze. Mercy's fury shot to the seventh sky. She strode toward him with a thunderous step, locked her eyes with his, and roared, "What nonsense are you spewing, Abacus? How dare you level such a vile accusation against a sister? What kind of sister would ever destroy her own sister's home?"
There was something terrifying in Mercy's voice. She went on, "What has Serena done that you would smear her with such filthy, unforgivable allegations? If you have something to say, say it plainly! And remember this—if you don't have proof to back up your words, you would do well to keep your tongue in check. Because if you utter one more word of filth about Serena, I won't just cut out your tongue—I will sever your head from your body!"
Faced with Mercy's wrathful form, Abacus fell silent, yet the hatred in his eyes did not fade.
