DAMIEN’S POV The view was the best I had seen in the city yet. Standing by the large window of the tenth floor, I gazed out into the distance, the hills dark and strong, standing against the force of nature. The moon cast a natural spotlight on the horizon, slowly losing its color and more focused. Taking a deep breath, I gripped the railings hard enough to draw pain into my hands. The hospital was quiet, almost like the dead zone I usually associated it with. I glanced sideways at the door leading into Aria’s room. She was resting now. And I still couldn’t see her. “Goodbye, Damien.” Grace stood a few feet away, avoiding my eyes. I nodded, and she pursed her lips, putting her bag over her shoulder and walking away. I watched her until she disappeared around the corner. I wasn

