"You're being cruel, Declan. I didn’t need to know that," I said as I got up, tears streaming down my face, and set down my plate of food.
"Elena, your parents made a grave mistake by keeping things from you. I realized that yesterday when you found out your mother is missing. I realized that keeping things from you is enabling the same unfortunate pattern you've been raised in. It will only end up hurting you, darling. You need to know things. Sure, they will hurt you, but I am right here. You have so much power, darling. Avoiding and running from things will cause you to explode again, and this time, I'm afraid we might not be able to stop what comes after," he said, looking at me with concern. I shook as I turned on my heel and started walking in the opposite direction.
"Baby, come ba
