I have come to a staggering conclusion. There was no way the man standing in front of me could be my father; there was no way he donated the sperm that formed me, even though I was staring at a twin. No father would willingly try to destroy their own child’s life like the way my father was doing to me. “Why are you doing this, father?” I cried out, unable to take it any longer. “Why are you trying to ruin my life? What have I ever done to you?” He took a step closer, trying to reach me, but I moved away. “I am only doing this because I love you. Who knows where your mate may be, and even if he manages to find you, your ambitions may push him away. This is how I plan to protect you. I am doing this for you, Maddie.” He actually believed his words; he believed he was helping me, and I s

