Ryker
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The rest of the night passes easily. Lira and Kai bicker like they always do, Elena laughs softly at them, and the Thompsons seem lighter than they’ve been in weeks. When it’s time to say goodnight, Mrs. Thompson pauses at the door.
“Thank you for the evening… and for everything. The Moon Goddess gave you a wonderful Luna.”
Ryker’s chest tightens. “I don’t deserve her.”
Mrs. Thompson just smiles knowingly and leaves.
Ryker helps Elena gather the dishes, but he doesn’t want her scrubbing plates after the day she’s had. He signals an omega.
“Help her with the dishes, please.”
Then he turns to Elena. “I’ll be in my office finishing up some work. After that… maybe we could watch some TV or unpack some of your boxes or something.”
Her face brightens. “I would love to unpack so
