They Never Cared

Derrick Moore

"What happened twenty-five years ago..?" The words rolled out of my mouth as smooth as air. I made no effort in emphasizing any word, they should understand.

The looks on their faces changed for a moment, it wasn't any longer a worry but something more; something I cannot describe.

"D.. Derrick.." My mom called.

If it was for anything else, I would have walked out completely away from their sights.

I hated that my own mother would become a hypocrite whenever she spaced my name.

I hate that their reactions won't change even when they are wrong about something. It was like I was nothing.

Was this what Anya was talking about..? Did Gabriel really threaten both of our Alpha parents to not say anything about it..?

No,

It couldn't be.

Already, I know it is beyond twenty-five years ago. I know whatever is happening is only meant to happen because of my parents….

They never cared.

Yes,

It is easier to differentiate between them and Gabriel.

It is their fault and no one else's be