Damian watches me closely, his brows drawn together in concern. “They’re not coming back today or tonight.”

I nod, but the tension coiled in my chest doesn’t loosen. The way my father spoke tells me this isn’t over by a long shot. They’ll come back, and it’s only a matter of time before they do.

Damian tugs lightly on my hand. “It’s okay. Let’s go inside, okay?”

I let out a slow breath, which trembles. “Yes, that sounds great. I think we’ve been meaning to for a ...