Aria's POV
The single word broke Damon. He dropped to one knee in front of her. Tears streamed freely down his face now.
"It's more than okay, my child." His voice cracked. "It's everything."
Elona smiled and wrapped her little arms around his neck. He hugged her carefully, as though she were the most precious thing in the world.
Lydia smiled softly inside me. She has a kind heart.
Watching them together stirred emotions I couldn't describe. Part of me was relieved. Another part still hurt.
Five years of pain couldn't disappear in a single embrace. But... Elona deserved this. She deserved to bond with her father. No matter what had happened between Damon and me.
After several long minutes, Damon finally composed himself enough to stand. He kept one hand protectively on Elona's shoul
