Chapter Fourteen: The World of the Unknown

“The Darklings?” A trail of burning tears, one by one, flow down my cheek. I try my best to whip them away. Each one keeps coming. Another and another. I didn’t want to cry, but there was a part of it that felt so damn familiar. It was pulling at every ounce of my soul. How could I push down the gut-wrenching feeling? It was impossible. Completely. Utterly. Impossible.

Through the sniffles, I attempt to focus. It was essential to find out what was going on with me. “Wait, I have heard of those… in my books.”

“I am sure you have.” Raquel rolls his eyes. “The human version, I am sure.”

Tucking a curl behind my ear, I stare at the floor, knowing he is probably right.

“Well, tell me about the Darklings.” For a moment, I pause before looking up into his deep blue eyes, hoping for answers. “Your side of the story.”

Raquel looks me up and down and defiantly shakes his head no. “I think you have been through enough for one night.”

“Oh, come on, Raquel!” I fuss with exasperation.

“It can’t