Chapter 16 " You named her after mom ? " I could barely get the question out through my sobs . Sean smiled a wide smile and started to cry , he and my mom were always so close . For the longest time until me , he was her only baby . I hugged my new sister - in - law one more time and picked my niece up , spinning her around just like Sean used to do me . I was finally home , my heart felt full . After we all got settled in , I introduced my brother Damon to everyone , Sean and Caroline welcome him with open arms , as did little Grace . That night , after we all had dinner together , Damon and I got settled into our rooms , while Pera headed home . " I'll be here to pick you up about 12pm tomorrow for brunch tomorrow ! The girls can't wait to see you ! " After saying goodnight to everyone , I took a nice long bath . As I sat in the tub , I was replaying all the events in my life and how everything had unfolded since arrived in Banton five years ago . I would make them all pay for what they did to me and for cursing my parents ' names . The first thing I would do , is cancel all the connections I had lined up for Thomas . The next morning , I heard a soft knock on my door . It was Damon , he walked shyly into my room , with a look of happiness on his face . I motion for him to sit with my on my couch " Hey , how'd you sleep ? " " Oh man , these beds are amazing ! And the Techware in my room ! I felt like I was in the future ! We don't even have this type of technology in Banton , hell in the whole continent ! " Part of the reason I wanted Damon to come with me was because I knew he had a love for technology . I knew being in Covington and working with Priceland could advance him in ways Banton couldn't . This was definitely the right call . " Well , that's good to hear . I'm really glad you came with me Damon . " " Ruby , I just wanted you to know I'm really happy that you came home , and I'm sorry . " Damon held his head down almost as if he were ashamed of something . " Damon , what are you apologizing for ? " " For not being able to protect you better . From them . I'm your big brother and I feel like I failed you , but even still , you brought me here with you . I don't deserve this . " Tears began to fill in my eyes . Had he felt like this the whole time ? Damon had no idea how much he had saved me . If it weren't for him , I don't know if I would have survived in that house or with those people . I wiped the tears and hugged my brother tight . " Damon , you're so dumb . You have no idea how much you have saved me these past five years . I don't know where I would have been without you , but my money is on dead . " 1/2 Chapter 16 Damon wiped his eyes and gave a tight hug . After our talk , I got dressed and headed out with Pera . As we grew close to our destination , I could see ballons , flowers , and a huge banner hanging . As soon as we got out of the car , both Tara and Brea came running over with smiles and tears . " OMG !! You're here !!! Look at you ! " Brea hugged me tightly with tears flowing from her face . Just then , Tara came over releasing her grip . " Let her go Brea ! I want a hug too ! " We all shared a loud laugh , Brea and Tara were just the same as I remember ! This was the best home welcoming I could have imagined ! Chapter Comments 5 POST COMMENT NOW < SHARE