Chapter 82

- Are you sure you're all right? - Damien was kneeling in front of me and holding my hands in his.

I nodded. Ever since we arrived at Damien's house, I had been in a state of shock after seeing my father again. Several questions surrounded my mind, questions I couldn't ask him because at the moment I just wanted to get Julia out of his clutches.

So why are you still crying, my darling? - He ran his thumb over the apples of my cheeks and his blue eyes studied me with concern.

- Where's Julia? - I diverted the subject.

- She's in her room. I asked George to bring her something to eat. She's fine.

- I need to find a way to get him back. - I got up from the bed. - He has to stay away from them.

I started pacing the room while I tried to process things. Why had he come back? I doubted very much that it was out of forgiveness. Maybe he needed something, maybe some money. I looked at Damien right away.

- What if he wants money? What if he's here because he knows about both of us and kn