Chapter fourteen

My heart pounded like a drum against my ribs, I stood before Nico, my gaze unwavering as I dropped the bombshell that threatened to shatter his carefully constructed world. Nico's eyes widened in disbelief, his mouth agape as his mind struggled to process the revelation. He had guarded his secret fiercely, cloaking himself in a veil of normalcy, but my words had torn through his carefully constructed façade, exposing the truth that he had longed to keep hidden.

A wave of shock washed over Nico, momentarily rendering him speechless. He stared at me, his mind reeling, unable to comprehend how I had discovered his secret. I sensed his turmoil and decided to break the silence.

"What happened?" I asked softly, my eyes filled with empathy. He looked at me like he didn't understand the direction of my question.

"How did you guys turn out like this? Why do you guys kill? Do you eat people? How do you guys transform?" I paused to digest his downcast mood. "I have so many questions."

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