Nobody spoke.
Not because they didn't have questions.
Because there were too many.
Damien stared at Julian.
His brother.
The person he spent three years searching for.
The person he believed was a victim.
The person he thought needed saving.
But now...
Julian was standing in front of him saying:
"I was the reason you were in danger."
The words hurt more than any betrayal could.
Because strangers could disappoint you.
But family?
Family was supposed to be the one place you felt safe.
"What did you do?"
Damien's voice was quiet.
Too quiet.
Julian looked at him.
And for the fir