-Ava- I had not realized how much Everly actually wanted a family with me. She wasn’t just talking about a future in the far distance. She was clearly ready to go all in right away. But then again, Everly was not a young new vampire. She had probably figured out what she wanted out of life long ago, so why was it so weird she wanted it all with me? I realized I was just scared. Scared to be all alone again. But Everly was not going to leave me. She was so excited when I invited her to my next scan, and she kissed me so hard I could feel her pouring all her happiness into me. It made me smile, and when she pulled back, we just looked at each other with caring eyes, or could it be... love? No, too early. I was still trying to figure out everything, but Everly gazed at me in a way that alm

