After Ryker left, the others began dispersing to their respective rooms. Orion and Elara were the second to leave, although before they left, they shared a brief but meaningful glance, their relief at having Kira back home and safe washing over them again. They bid the twins and Kira a good day and a good rest before heading to their room.

Afterward, Bryan, Aiden, and Kira made their way upstairs together. Exhaustion or was it relief was visible on their faces, but so was the comfort of being ...