John listened carefully then said “your putting her at risk by not telling her. She’s the one in control most of the time. She doesn’t know what to look for when it comes to danger. You need to tell her everything. Or I will have to say something to give her a fighting chance. You two need to become one at some point, it won’t be easy if she doesn’t trust you and you keep hiding the truth. I understand that all too well” 

He leaned back and rolled his neck. “Now...you both need help figuring out how to live together without causing pain the whole time. And you need to find a better way to face the darkness then just running. You need to make them fear you, not want you. And your kind used to be feared over anything else...” 

Serena was listening as well and muttered “that explains a bit...my shadows could sense the danger coming. I can’t stay here...I don’t want to put the flamed one in more danger...or your friend there. Can you tell him to let me go?” On the closer look, the girl looked as worn as Kay. Not living on the streets, but in hiding and not sleeping well. Her hands were shaking as she checked her wound on her head.