Game of Blood Episode 8

Episode 8 · 40 episodes · Irma, Crown Prince Lukian, Lady Rina

Episode 8 recap

Lukian cuts Irma's hand in the ritual chamber, and her dark blood eases his curse while her skin instantly heals. Lukian touches her face and kisses her despite her protests. Rina steps into the room and breaks them apart. She mocks Irma as merely another disposable blood source. Then, Rina drops a devastating truth: Lukian personally caused Mara's death. Irma turns to the prince in shock, and Lukian bows his head without denying it.

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Episode 8 scene by scene

00:00: Blood Ritual in the Chamber
Lukian slices Irma's palm using a dagger. Dark blood pours out, and golden light sinks into his chest as the affliction subsides. Irma watches closely as the open cut on her hand seals up completely on its own right away.
00:36: An Unwanted Royal Kiss
Lukian touches Irma's cheek and says he wants to understand her nature. Irma tells the prince he lacks her permission to touch her. Lukian tells her to stop him if she can, then pulls her in for a sudden kiss.
01:01: Rina Interrupts the Embrace
Rina walks into the chamber and stops them. She speaks coldly to Irma, telling the captive not to flatter herself. Rina states Irma is only a blood supply to Lukian, warning her that she will end up just like Mara.
01:27: The Truth About Mara
Rina tells Irma directly that Lukian sent Mara to her grave. Stunned by the accusation, Irma stares at Lukian and asks if he killed her friend. Lukian offers no defense and keeps his head bowed in complete silence.

Key lines from episode 8

“I'm trying to understand what you are.”
Lukian · Lukian strokes Irma's face in the ritual chamber after her palm heals.

“Then stop me.”
Lukian · Lukian dares Irma after she objects to his touch before kissing her.

“Don't flatter yourself, black-blooded. To him, you're not a woman. In the end, the same will happen to you as happened to Mara.”
Rina · Rina breaks up the kiss and demeans Irma's standing before the prince.

“Mara? You killed her?”
Irma · Irma confronts Lukian after learning he sent her friend to the grave.

How episode 8 ends

Rina states that Lukian sent Mara to her grave, breaking the room into sudden silence. Irma turns directly to Lukian and demands to know if he murdered her closest friend. Lukian keeps his head bowed low and says nothing in his own defense. Will Irma find a way to retaliate against the prince?