The Reaper's sons
"There's a chance that you wouldn't feel thirst if Kieran hadn't marked you as his, if he hadn't chosen you as his one and only. If he were feeding on you, nothing would change, but since the two of you are connected, and he's ancient... your senses kicked in, and so has your hunger."
"Okay, that's a lot to process." I can hear her shifting in her seat. For a brief moment, I hope Ocean is satisfied with my answers, but my world comes crashing down as she gasps. "But wait! How did Melody get me? Who sold me to that monster?"
"We did. Kieran and I did." I force the words through clenched teeth because if I don't voice the truth now, I won't build up enough courage to repeat this conversation.