“It’s going to be a long road to recovery for both of them. And Ekariel seemed to recognize Jophiel too, at least on some instinctual level.”
“It’s got to be hard for him. He grew up without either of his parents around.”
“True, although look how Grace turned out. Maybe it’s better he didn’t grow up with Azrael as his father.”
“Maybe.” His jaw suddenly clenches. “Maybe that’s why I’m so f****d up too.”
I sit up and turn around to face him, shocked by his words. He’s usually so arrogant. “What do you mean?”
Callan stares into his empty beer bottle. “Michael wasn’t the greatest father either.”
I blink at him. “I thought Michael was the golden boy, the perfect leader who could do no wrong, loved and respected by all.”
“Yeah, in public.” He lets out a bitter laugh, then covers his face
