 Desmond Tiny, who watched the final duel, reveals that he fathered both Darren and Steve.Desmond Tiny states he made them so that the winner of their battle could bring destruction to the human race as the Lord of the Shadows.As Steve the loser, lies dying and despairing over his cruel manipulation, Darren takes advantage of Steve's belief Darren made a deal with Mr. Crepsley to take Steve's "rightful place" as a half-vampire, goading Steve into stabbing him again.