"Now, don't start thinking about why Matteo chose Lucius," Demitri said, watching Sylvia's expression intently. "When your parents died, Matteo was devastated. He wanted revenge—he wanted to hunt down those responsible for their deaths. And Lucius stood by his side, ready to fight for him and with him."
Sylvia's grip on the armrest tightened as Demitri continued.
"Matteo didn't just see Lucius as a friend," he added. "He saw him as a brother—his family. That's why he did what he did."
Sylvia let out a sharp breath, her eyes darkening with resentment. "And my brother chose to sacrifice his life for Lucius," she said bitterly. "While Lucius couldn't even care for me."
Her voice trembled slightly. "Now, I've begun to hate him. He is the reason my brother died."
Demitri's expression turned darker, his jaw tightening. "This is exactly why we didn't want to tell you," he muttered.