Alpha Rian stood at the base of the stairs, hands clasped behind his back, posture relaxed but unmistakably commanding.
Beside him, Luna Elizabeth radiated warmth—blonde, elegant, with eyes that saw everything and judged nothing.
I descended the stairs with Cade on my left, River on my right. A united front.
But this time, I wasn't walking into enemy territory. I was walking into their home.
Rian's mouth curved into a genuine smile. "Welcome home."
Luna Elizabeth pulled Cade into a fierce hug first, then River, her hands cupping their faces like they were still children.
"Home at last," she whispered.
Then she turned to me, and her smile was radiant. "Laney."
She took both my hands in hers, squeezing them gently.
My throat tightened. "Thank you, Luna."
"Mom," she said gently. "
