Alpha Rylan ~~ I lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to find any sort of peace in my sleep. The events of the day replayed in my mind, haunting me with their unanswered questions. The DNA test results loomed in the forefront of my thoughts, a heavy weight crushing my heart. I had told myself not to get my hopes up, not to believe that Davin and Davina were my children. But the disappointment still seeped into my bones, despite my efforts to remain detached. The results had come back negative, starkly stating that I had no relation to them. Frustration mingled with a sense of resignation as I stared at the ceiling above me. I had tried to mentally prepare for this outcome, to remind myself that I had suspected the possibility based on my own idea, so I shouldn't be surprised that

