My father’s face remained burned into my mind. Older, harder but unmistakable.For five years, I had believed he was dead. For five years, I had mourned him. For five years, I had blamed myself for surviving when he didn’t. Now I knew the truth. He was alive. And he had been watching me. “Open the door.” My voice echoed through the chamber. Nothing happened. “Open it!”I slammed my palm against the metal. Silver light flashed beneath my fingers. The door didn’t move. Behind me, Desmond whispered, “Luna…” I turned. “You knew.” His eyes widened. “I didn’t know he survived.” “You recognized him immediately.” “Because I saw him die.” “Then what is he?”Desmond shook his head. “I don’t know.” The First Phantom stepped closer. “He isn’t the man you remember.” I looked at her. “What does that mean?” “He died five years ago.” My heart stopped. “You just said he was alive.” “He is.” “That doesn’t make sense.”She looked toward the dark screen. “The man you saw isn’t your father.” I frowned. “T
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