Larksong Grotto monster

When Laurel accepted his embrace, Hiram felt that there was hope. Misguided as he was, he still held onto the hope of bringing the tatters of his family together. When he pulled away, however, he realized just how wrong he was. Laurel lunged. The Cardinal could see the malicious intent in her eyes -- and for a moment, he was too stunned by her act of violence to do anything. She was evil. This child, his own spawn, was claimed by the Heartless One and Hiram had been too naïve to see it. His heart swelled with anger and paternal instinct. His hackles lifted, and without a word, Hiram surged for his daughter with jaws parted wide.

Jhala, however, was faster. She shot forth from the den and went for Laurel's throat. At the moment, all Hiram could think was to take advantage of the opportunity to grab his son and get him to the safety of the den. But first, he needed to get Laurel off of him.