Eighty Six

Later that day, Benji went to the holding cell. Ryan sat on the bench inside, looking calm but tired.

“You okay?” Benji asked.

Ryan gave a small nod. “I expected this.”

“I’m going to get you out,” Benji said. “I told them everything.”

Ryan smiled. “Thanks.”

“You don’t deserve this.”

“I understand,” Ryan said. “I’m one of them in their eyes. They have to be sure.”

“I just wish they could see what I saw,” Benji said.

“They will,” Ryan said quietly. “Thanks for believing me.”

Benji sat down just outside the bars. “You’re not alone anymore. You have me now.”

Ryan nodded. “That means a lot.”

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In the main house, Luna Rosa sat with Rafaele, Rain, and Rina.

“I’m so proud of all of you,” she said. “You didn’t stop until you found me.”

“We were scared,” Rain said.

“But you didn’t give up,” she said. “That’s what matters.”

Outside, the Moonlight Pack slowly began to settle. The prince was home. Luna Rosa was safe. But questions remained. Alpha Reed was in custody. The king would decide what