Chapter 32: The Truth About Everything

(Evan POV) I had imagined this moment countless times—the moment when Aline would learn the truth about what I really was. In my mind, it always ended with her running away in terror, or worse, looking at me with disgust and fear. But as I studied her face now, I saw neither terror nor disgust. Instead, I saw someone struggling to process an enormous revelation, but not someone preparing to flee. "Sit down," she said quietly, patting the edge of her hospital bed. "We need to talk." I remained...