I let out a breath. “Did you disappear to do something awful? Like… murder puppies or something? Or is it a monster thing?” “It’s a monster thing,” he mumbled, then leaned up on one elbow. “It might happen again. I’m sorry if it does. But I promise I’ll come back, Charlie. I’m not going to leave you out here. Or in the city. I just… I just can’t give you any more than that.”
