Chapter 170

"I don't blame you guys for being cautious, You could trust me," Alexa said. 

"We know, Alexa, and we're sorry," Sharon said, reaching out to take her hand. "But we were trying to protect you. We didn't want you to get hurt because of our condition.

"I understand that, but I'm not a child anymore. I can handle myself," Alexa said, pulling her hand away.

"We know you can, Alexa. And we're proud of the strong person you've become," Cameron said. "But this is different. This is about our very existence. And we can't risk anyone finding out about us."

"I get it, guys. I really do. But it's just hard for them to wrap their head around this when they find out.” 

"We know it's a lot to take in, Alexa. But we're still the same people we've always been. We just have a few extra abilities now," Aaron said, trying to reassure her.

"And a few extra weaknesses," Baron added. "Like our need for blood."

Alexa's eyes widened as she