Kallos (Kallos Series) - By Khelsey Jackson Page 0,28

go through that pain alone, and they are here to help her.

“Ian is right. We just want to help, and we will follow all the rules you set. We can even help by bringing her to school.” Sean says.

“That would help. But be warned that she likes to take her time in the mornings.” Her dad says with a grin.

“Dad!” The boys and her dad laugh together. Kallos' mom is still not saying anything; she is looking across the room, not looking at anyone. Kallos looks up at her dad and he just noticed her mom. His smile is gone. She knows that her mom isn’t too happy, but she doesn’t realize she was this mad. Each boy grabs a hand; she feels better right away. “Mom?” she asks. She doesn’t look at her, but Kallos knows that she heard her. Kallos squeezes Ian’s and Sean’s hands; then she lets go. She gets up and goes to her mom.

“Can Kallos and I have a few minutes?” Her mom asks. The guys nod and leave the room.

“Mom, what’s going on? Do you hate me?” Kallos' voice is shaking at the last question. Her mom turns around to face Kallos, and she’s shaking her head.

“Sweetie, I could never hate you. Is that what you think?” Kallos just nods because she doesn't trust her voice not to break. Mom comes closer to her and takes her hands. “A week after we adopted you, we got a letter in the mail. It told us about you and what you are.” She pauses and looks down at Kallos and smiles. “We didn’t believe a word of it. We thought some crazy person was messing with us, until what was in the letter started to come true. It told us about what would happen to you. It spoke of your change and your true soul mate. When I noticed that your birthmark was getting dark and more detailed, I knew.”

She looks away from Kallos. “Then this morning, I was so scared and so hurt. As your mother, I felt that I should do something. But I couldn’t do anything to help you, and I felt useless. The letter told us that we couldn’t do anything for the pain. It said we might even cause more pain if we touched you. We have been waiting for over a year now for your change. Since you are sixteen, we were hoping it wasn’t going to happen. I guess we were wrong.” She looks back at Kallos, and Kallos can see the tears welling up in her mother’s eyes. “Now, you know everything.” She smiles at Kallos.

“I don’t care I’m adopted. I was mad that I didn’t know anything until the last couple of days, but I love you, Mom. I will always need you.” Kallos grins at her mom and pulls her into a hug.

“So, what do you think about Ian and Sean?” Kallos can feel and hear her mom laugh.

“Well, they are both good looking, and they are both sweet. I’m not sure what to think about one of them being your soul mate, though. I think you are a little young for that. You should be having fun and enjoying life and have lots of boyfriends!” She says teasing Kallos.

Kallos can’t even conceive of dating other boys. She may be confused about Ian and Sean, but she doesn't want anyone else. She can't see herself with anyone but them. Just the thought of them not being there broke something inside of her.

“Mom, I kissed BOTH of them!” Immediately Kallos puts her hand over her mouth. She cannot believe that she just said that. “And I’m so confused.” Kallos' face falls into her hands. She buries her head in her hands as the tears she has been holding in the last few days finally come to their apex. She has only known Sean and Ian for like a day and has more feelings for them than anyone else she has known. Then, there is Aphrodite. She was so perfect, so wonderful, and Kallos is nothing like her. She doesn't think she could never match her beauty and elegance. Even the way Aphrodite speaks makes her feel calm.

“Oh Sweetie,” her mom says and pulls Kallos into a tight hug again. “Boys are always confusing, and you still won’t understand them when you’re older.” She gives Kallos one last squeeze and pulls away. “Let’s go and show them their new room.” She smiles, and then Kallos walks to the