The room fell into a thoughtful silence as everyone settled into their seats.
Ryker remained beside Julia on the sofa, his hand never leaving hers. His thumb absently traced slow circles over the back of her hand, silently reassuring her that whatever answers they found today, they would face them together.
Lyra sat across from them, waiting patiently.
"Take your time, Luna," she said gently. "Tell me everything from the beginning. Leave nothing out, even if you think it isn't important. Sometimes the smallest detail changes everything."
Julia nodded slowly.
She took a deep breath before beginning.
"I met my previous mate three years ago."
She told Lyra everything she had already shared with Ryker earlier that day. How she had discovered her fated mate. How he had promised to honor
