"In exchange for Lilith's cooperation," Dorian said. "When she's strong enough, when she's ready....she attempts to break the Morvaine curse. Free both branches from divine punishment. And if she succeeds....the second branch supports her claim as head of House Morvaine. We reunify the family under her leadership."
"And if she refuses?" Victoria asked.
Dorian's expression was grave. "Then the second branch makes other arrangements. We cannot allow Thalia to claim Lilith. We cannot allow the direct line to die and curse us all. So if Lilith refuses our help....if she rejects the alliance, Then we'll be forced to take more aggressive measures to ensure our survival."
"That sounds like a threat," Sebastian said dangerously.
