Chapter 139

• I got back to the car feeling lighter, with a warm feeling inside. Damian had fallen asleep in the seat, totally relaxed. I decided not to wake him—he deserved that. I sat there, watching the horizon, lost in my thoughts, until the sky began to lighten.
• “Damian.” I placed my hand on his shoulder and gave him a gentle shake. “Come on, let’s watch the sunrise together.”
• “Uhn…” he mumbled, stirring. When he opened his eyes and realized what I was asking, he perked up.