CAULDER
My mother’s face paled as the words came out of my mouth. She made direct eye contact with me, and her look told me more than her words. I knew they were planning on attacking vampires, so for me to meet with a vampire behind their backs was a bold betrayal. On top of that, I was putting Remy in danger–at least in her eyes. I knew the prophecy scared her, but her fear was crippling her decisions.
“I don’t understand.” My father was the first to speak. “You lied to me about what you were doing when you snuck out?” A flash of anger filled his voice, which wasn’t surprising. I had always had a good and honest relationship with him. It wasn’t like me to lie like that.
“Yes,” I said confidently. “Emotions were high, and I knew telling you what I was actually doing wouldn’t go over t
