Damon’s POV
I’ve spent the past few days with Kai, and for the first time in a long time, I feel like I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. He’s a natural on the basketball court, laughing as he tries to beat me at shooting hoops. His enthusiasm is infectious, and for a while, I forget about everything else—the past, the tension between Winter and me, and the ever-present shadow of Sienna lurking in the background.
But as much as I try to focus on the moment, my mind keeps wandering back to the conversation I had with Winter the other night. She’s hesitant, and I get it. This isn’t easy for her, for either of us. But I’m determined to make this work, for Kai’s sake, for mine.
Still, something is gnawing at me. Every time my phone buzzes, I’m reminded of the strings Sienna’s pulling. Eve
