Chapter 130. It's Really Hard

As I sat on the couch, my thoughts racing, the weight of everything began to press down on me. The truth about Josh, the secrets that had been kept from me, losing my grandma, losing Nora, Mark being in prison, me being a vampire, Grace still being out there, and so much more—it all felt like too much to handle. 

The mere thought of Mark alone sent a chill through my veins. Bradley had promised to take care of it, to keep me safe, but the unease in my gut grew stronger. I could feel something dark on the horizon, something I was not prepared for. 

I leaned back, closing my eyes for a moment, trying to steady my breathing. But the more I tried to calm myself, the more I felt like I was sinking deeper into a pit of fear and uncertainty. I had to focus on what was in front of me—Nora’s parents. 

I owed it to her to be strong, to face them with the truth, as much as it would hurt. 

When Josh returned, dressed in fresh clothes, his demeanor was calm a