"Happy birthday baby girl" I turn and see my dad standing there with a big grin I can see some sadness in his eyes but his doing his hardest to hide it.
He makes his way over and grabs me in a bear hug.
" We are going to try and make this day as fun as we can.. " he holds me tight unable to finish his sentence.
"It's okay Dad.. We tried it just happens to not be enough" I sigh knowing that my family has done everything in their power to stop this monster from coming to claim me as his.
I've been dreading this day for so long, my 18th birthday has finally arrived meaning this manic is just lurking in the shadows ready to pounce.
" Dad.. Lexi, we are ready" Jace has the same look as Dad. His aged so much these past few weeks I've never noticed until now.
We make our way down towards th
