well , well , well . if it isn't my IDIOT yet lovely sister . have you broken any of mother's rules today ? let any annoying men get away again ?
bela's teasing on how Cassandra could be a bad hunter .
' And if it isn't the DIMITRESCU DISAPPOINTMENT . I should be asking you that question , dear sister . We both know you've no idea how to handle your prey ... '
If Bela wants to tease , so be it : Cassandra isn't above biting back , and she's inclined to make sure it's harder .
' Why don't we go down to the cellar and see what gift I've brought mother ? '












