Summary

Part 4 began with Lilia and her father’s final road trip. Upon the wake of this trip, Lilia felt profoundly happy. She thought about her mother’s presence in her life. To her, she felt like a ghost. She imagined her mother felt the same about her. Considering everything, she felt no regrets about leaving. She could not imagine her life any other way. She could not imagine being able to stay.

In the opening of Chapter 37, Michaela asked Eli if Lilia had given any explanation for leaving. He did not answer. She also asked if anyone would miss her if she did not come out to dance. He said no. She seemed oddly pleased.

As they continued to talk, Michaela put on a set of wings, a costume her boss had given her. She told Eli he and had something in...