Kira's POV
"Kira, perhaps you should just allow the inspection?"
I froze, turning to stare in absolute disbelief.
Damon? What was he doing here?
Serena approached him with obvious relief. "Damon, thank the Moon Goddess you're here."
Damon remained silent, his expression carrying visible discomfort. He clearly couldn't admit he'd followed my vehicle to the transport facility after our dissolution hearing, couldn't confess that when he'd seen me carrying the urn inside, he'd guessed I was transporting my parents' remains and had followed to... what? Say goodbye? Offer help he had no right to give?
"Don't tell me you knew about my transport schedule and came to see me off," Serena said, her voice carrying manufactured warmth.
"Yes," Damon said awkwardly, the lie sitting poorly on his f
