A Brimming Conflict

“Ever still the sharp mouth, eh, Verus?” Marcus drank the wine to soothe his nerves.

“And you are still the same obnoxious the last time we saw each other.” Verus grunted. “You think that everything is my fault, but no, brother. If you didn’t just let that woman get into you, we won’t be in this situation.”

Marcus glared at his kin. “Oh please, Verus. Karla is of no consequence. Do not project your failure to an innocent bystander. That turncoat Delilah was the one who start the chains of the events. Your gal slithered her way in our family while feeding the Ordinals informations which led to our downfall.”

“I’ve kept hearing about this Ordinals.” Kate interrupted. “Who are they?”

“A supernatural cult, bent on dominating every supernatural creatures in this world.” Orion filled in. Kate turned on him. “At least, that’s what I’ve heard from the rumors. They’re myths.”