Damon POV

Kalilah was back at the estate. Her brother was with her, keeping watch. I’d be heading there soon, but first, I needed to say it out loud—to someone who would understand.

Caden approached. He had been taking care of a lot of the craziness for me while I took care of Kalilah. I was ever so grateful I had my beta to help me with this. What the fuck would I do without the guy? He had said once he was ride or die, and I was glad for that.

“They’re gone,” he said. “Most scattered east. A few didn’t make it far.”

I nodded slightly. “They won’t...