Nicholas
There is a knock on my door, and it is pushed open. Dad and Mom enter.
"Nicholas, son, why have you asked us to come?" he asks, taking a seat. My mom comes to my side, kisses my hair, and sits beside her mate.
"I called you here because something has been happening lately."
They share a glance, "What is it, Nick?"
"Lately, the wraiths have been fighting me to come out," I explain,
"How?" Mom asks, worried.
"They are mostly attracted to power, and lately, they have been wanting Apphia's."
Stunned silence. I battle the evil darkness within me, but it wants to come out when Apphia is close. Like every other hungry creature, they want a taste of her divine powers. They do it often these days, especially when I'm vulnerable__ in my sleep. That's why I've been avoiding he
