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“That poor child,” my dad said when I finished.

“We have to protect her,” my mom said with tears in her eyes.

“Oh, we will. I will,” I said firmly. “But that’s not all.”

My parents looked at me confused.

“There is more?” my dad asked.

I nodded. “She is Gabriel’s twin sister.”

My parents gasped and shock was written all over their faces.

“What?!” my mom muttered.

I told them the whole story. About what Grace had done. All about Victor and Cora. About the prophecy and the power Aria and Gabriel had.

By the time I was done, my parents were sitting there, speechless.

“Does she know?” my father asked after a few minutes of silence.

I shook my head. “Gabriel wanted to wait to tell her.”

“She has a right to know,” my mom said, frowning.

“I know. And we will tell her. We just need to find a way to do that. Especially now,” I sighed.

“We will help you,” my dad said. “We will find out everything we can about Victor and Cora.”

“Thank you, guys,” I smiled. “You are the best parents ever.

“And we will help you protect your mate,” my mom added. “Right, Peter?”

“Of course, Linda,” my dad smiled at her. “She is our family now.”

I smiled at my parents and stood up. “I am going to bed. See you in the morning.”

“Good night, sweetie,” my mom said.

I walked upstairs, took a quick shower, and brushed my teeth. I put on boxers and got under the covers.

I dreamt only about Aria. Her green eyes were looking up at me. Her smile was only for me. Her small body was pressed against mine. I had never been more peaceful.

CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE – The Library

Gabriel’s POV

I woke up and looked at my watch. It was 7:30 am. Why was I awake this early? I was sure I would be sleeping this morning. It was 1:15 am when I went to sleep.

I had weird dreams all night. Aria was screaming and I couldn’t find her. I was running through the woods and frantically searching for her. Each time I thought I got closer her screams got more distant.

I guess that constant nightmare wore me out and that was why I was awake this early.

I stretched and got up. I went to the bathroom and did my morning business.

After showering and putting on my clothes, I went downstairs to make myself a cup of coffee.

When I entered the kitchen, I was surprised to see Aria already sitting there.