Bel positioned himself between Lugus and Emma, Cern taking up a spot directly behind and to his left. Lugus closed his eyes briefly.
“Brother, you intend to betray me?” Lugus asked softly. “Aligning yourself with Darkness and Chaos after everything that we've been through?” Bel's expression hardened.
“I do not choose my Form brother. Time, humanity, belief, these things have done this to me. I now have a better understanding of our grandfather, though I may not approve of his actions. However, it is not me choosing to betray anyone. You've chosen your side, and stated it before I placed myself between you and my claimed. My Beloved. My Family. You shall not touch them.” Bel almost growled, and Lugus' muscles tensed at his words. He began to pace.
“Your family? I'm your fa
