Chapter 242. The Weight of Secrets

May’s eyes softened with understanding. “No, Maddie. You’re not a half-vampire. I know this is a lot to take in, and I’m sorry it’s overwhelming. But you need to know the truth about who you are, so you can understand and control your abilities when they start to present themselves.”

Maddie looked away, wiping at her eyes. “It’s just…I wanted to come back and find some normalcy. I wanted things to be simple for once.” 

Her mother nodded, the woman’s expression sympathetic. “I understand. But we don’t get to choose our fate, my love; only how we deal with it. You’re strong, Maddie, stronger than you realize. You have already faced so much, and look at you. You have come out the other side. This is nothing for you, sweetheart.” 

Maddie took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. “Okay,” She breathed out the word. She knew that no matter what she did, she would not be able to change the fact that she was who she was. “So, what do I do now? How do I learn to contr