Levi belted. "What did you mean by that when you said you had no choice?"
Kel croaked. "Kree Badmus is using my mom against her will. My mom tried her best to keep me hidden, so people won't hurt her because of what I am. Kree Badmus found out. He threatened my mom that he'd kill my dad if she didn't agree. When she seemed unbothered, he then threatened to have me locked up if I didn't do his bidding. I stayed in the refinement facility for a week, as punishment for my defiance. It was the worst. I finally gave in. I had no choice. I'm sorry about everyone, but I needed to protect my dad. If I could do it all over again, I would make the same choices. I would do anything for my dad. My mom didn't raise me. My dad did. All by himself. My mom chose her career over me. I know you hate what I
