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Elysia choked on her tears, placing a hand over her mouth to keep from crying out loud and waking Azrael, who appeared to be sleeping soundly with his back to her. She never imagined she could miss someone she had never truly known, yet her heart ached unbearably at the realization that all this time, Knox had been her father in disguise.
She wiped her tears with the back of her hand, swallowing a sob. Just as she tried to steady her breathing, she nearly jumped out of her skin at the gentle touch of a hand brushing against her arm. Her heart pounded as she turned to the side, only to find Azrael staring at her in confusion.
He immediately sat up, pulling her closer to him. "What's wrong? Are you alright? Are you in pain? Why are you crying?" His hands gripped her shoulders gently, his voice filled with concern.