"One time, when Lucille learned Griffin's intentions to break up with her, she slit her wrist and let it bleed, threatening to kill herself if Griffin didn't give her his word not to leave her. The East don't joke with their promises. They are quite honorable, holding onto it like a damn covenant.
"Lucille knew that, and used it. Hence, Griffin was coerced into making the promise. Asher couldn't get into her head either. He had groomed a serpent that came to bite him in the heel. We actually taught her to build mental barriers against Asher so he couldn't even compel her to leave us alone, even if he wanted.
"However, no matter what, the cracks in our relationship were beginning to show, and Lucille was not blind to notice it, even if she pretended not to.
