Heather

My heart ached seeing the naked fear and confusion in my son's eyes as he pleaded with me for answers. I wished desperately I could protect him from the painful truths much longer. But his transformation was upon us. All I could do was try to guide him through it.

Drawing a deep breath, I shifted so I could look into his frightened gaze directly. "Alex, I need you to listen with an open mind. Can you do that for me?"

He hesitated, then nodded reluctantly. I squeezed his hand, marshaling my words carefully.

"You already know some of your...father's family are different. That we have certain abilities others...