DAMIEN Putting Leah to sleep was not an easy task; it was hard, but she eventually succumbed. Right after, the humans came knocking out of their so-called concern. I had to come up with a smooth lie, blaming it on the one creature they didn't really embrace. Rats. Placing the sheet over her shoulder, I stared at her face for a while wondering what had happened earlier. Leah did not get an attack when she recreated that painting, and neither did she lose control when she helped Tamara earlier today. So what happened? Why the sudden attack? I caressed her forehead, relieved she was still sleeping soundly. “What are you?” I whispered. Unanswered questions gnawed at me, and unfortunately, no answers were forthcoming. I turned off the lamp and left her to get a good night's sleep. I went b

