Azrael learned the truth

"Dad was thinking of sending you and Knoa out of the country to escape the media in the meantime."

From staring out the window, Knox abruptly whipped his head toward his brother who stood by the door. His face expressed disapproval. On the television in his room, the news about him and his kidnapping was being talked about live on air, as though it was a national crisis that needed to be addressed to the public on a live conference.

Giving Knox an unsmiling look, Athan continued, "Mom and older brother Anton will visit here in a few days. I know you'd stay if Dad asks, but still, meeting my older brother in your current state will only stress you more. So, in the meantime, take Knoa on a vacation and just come back at least until the issues have subsided. You and Knoa can—

"We can just go back to my apartment," Knox said, cutting off Athan's words.