Monsterstruck

Chapter XXXIX: Monstrous Truth

        “What truth Tita Verona? What do I need to know?” Vygnet’s eyes narrowed into confusion slits as she stared at their perplexed countenances.

        “Mom? What are you talking about lately?” Vygnet probed to Adela.

        “Vygnet.” Verona heaved an erratic sigh.

        “What is it? C’mon tell me!” Vygnet prodded as her eyes swam with curiosity.

        “It’s about your biological parents.” Adela piped abruptly as she heaved a deep sigh.

        “Biological parents? You mean you both know who they are?” Vygnet drawled as her face writhed in disappointment.

        Verona shot a frantic look at her sister then bore her eyes back to Vygnet. She could feel the tension enveloping in this room.

        “So, you’ve been lying to me all this time?” Vygnet thundered in a hoarse voi