"The idea of a family isn't something that exists among my species. To know your progenitor is unheard of. We don't have parents or siblings or a unit, we are simply all Outsiders who serve a purpose."

The way Izzy spoke made her seem almost more alien. She had been standing opposite Rafael but now she moved to face away from him.

"Ashlyn lost her both parents, Lori's father is a villain, Whisper was abused by her father, Ford lost his brother, and you never knew your family outside the short time spent with your mother. I know that you all have a lot of sorrow from those moments, but I cannot fully understand it."

She gave a have smile and chuckle that was filled with regret. "You see why we're called Outsiders now?"