Nyx's Pov

After I met Ryker's family,Emily invited me in for tea. I wanted to refuse, but the way her eyes lit up when she asked made it hard to say no.

Their little house smelled of fresh bread and herbs. The furniture was simple, but the place felt alive, filled with soft laughter and warmth. When we arrived, Ryker's mother and father stood at the door. Their faces morphed into confusion as they saw me and his mother's eyes holding emotions I couldn't explain. Maybe she still held a ...