"It was his mom. She got turned. He killed her when she attacked his younger brother." Rory replied quietly. Damn, that's too much resentment and past history for me to battle. I'd basically stepped on a landmine. There's no way I'd every be able to change his mind. Everyone in the room avoided looking at one another. "Anyway, I think it's time we left, I owe you a new shirt at least, and we still have to get a few things before we head back home." Rory stood. "See ya guys." Rory waved a hand and turned to walk from the room. "Wait." I said softly. "Is everyone in this room like that? Have you all lost family to vampires?" I asked quietly. Again they avoided my gazes. "But yet you hang out with Rory." I stated. "Some of us lost friends. Not all of them died though. Some were turned and

