Chapter 51

**Vanya

“I still can’t believe you’re really here,” I said, glancing at my father from the couch in the living room of the packhouse.

“I know, Vanya,” Silas replied, looking around with dreamy eyes. “It’s been a long time since I’ve been back here.” We sat silently for a moment, and I could feel the awkward tension between us. I knew we had much catching up to do, but I needed to figure out where