The moment those words left his mouth, the entire place fell dead silent—you could hear a pin drop.
Everyone stood frozen, jaws practically hitting the floor.
"What the hell… is wrong with this guy?"
"Did he just call Mia… mom?!"
"No wonder he's the leader of the freaks. That's some next-level twisted."
"…"
Monroe hadn't exactly had a happy childhood. His mother either beat him or screamed at him—never a kind word. That stab just now? It triggered something deep inside him. That pain… it felt just like her.
Mia stared at him calmly. After a beat, the corner of her mouth curled into a faint smile. "So… you like pain too? Perfect. Let's enjoy it together."
"Uh…" The crowd around them blinked in confusion.
Sure, Monroe was a certified psycho—but Mia? She wasn't exactly normal either.
Maybe that's just how it is with top-tier monsters. A little crazy comes with the territory.
