He let out a short laugh.
"No, definitely not your father."
Relief washed over me instantly.
Without thinking, I stepped forward and hugged him.
"I hope you find the peace you deserve," I whispered.
His chest vibrated as he spoke.
"I'm not only doing this for my parents," he said quietly. "I'm doing it for my brother... for every Skyborne still out there... for the safety of innocent people... for you... and for myself."
He paused before continuing.
"And they're definitely coming after me for taking in those powers."
My eyes widened.
"What? They're still coming after you?" I asked in shock.
"Yes," Damon replied calmly.
He glanced toward the window.
"I have to go now."
Before I could say another word, he climbed through the window and disappeared into the distance.
I stood th
