A tall woman with the same tree bark skin, leaf green hair, and pointed ears walked in. She stood by the door and crossed her arms. Her expression was pained as he looked up at her.
“Please, Rio. Tell me what makes you cry so. I just want to help you.” She sighed.
“Mama, I think I found my true mate. I know I can’t tell until I’m older, but I love him. I feel my love for him down to my bones.”
His mother crossed the room and sat next to him, taking him into her arms and holding him tightly. Rosario dropped his phone. He turned and wrapped his arms around her waist, resting his head on her shoulder. My heart hurt as I watched him shake.
“It is possible. Is this the human boy Gilead told me you were eating with twice at the restaurant?” She asked.
“Yes. He knows what I am. I though
