My mom's face twisted in hurt as she countered,
"A permanent solution? Is that what he promised you? You know nothing of what you speak of, Janet! This young man right here, have you seen his true form? Do you know what type of beast he can turn into? At will! I have told you, cherrie, they are not human, and I did not want you to be like them!"
"Did not? Past tense, huh." I shook my head in irritation and disappointment. She opened her mouth to speak, but I beat her to it.
"So you have changed your mind now. Why? You and Florian patched things up?"
Her lips tightened. Different feelings crossed her features. Anger was among them. I expected her to strike me like she did that night. But she simply tightened her fists and stood rigid. What right did she have to be angry?
"Newsflash,
