When the raw emotions finally stabilized, Drake swiftly introduced Elaina. “This is Elaina, my mate,” he had said.Ryker's eyes widened in surprise and he bowed respectfully at her, “Welcome home, my queen” he greeted.Elaina wanted to stop him and tell him they were not quite there yet but she stopped after seeing the look of deep happiness and gratitude. It was like he was saying with his eyes, “Thank you for staying with my king”So she nodded instead and replied, “Thank you too for still believing in him”They exchanged a few more pleasantries before they decided to settle more comfortably. Ryker sat across from them, his posture straight and exuding joy. He was trying to act composed but his gaze drifted to Drake every now and then as though he still couldn’t fully believe he was real.Drake, on the other hand, looked a little different. He was just as happy but the weight of what came next weighed on him. It was as though the weight he had tried to ignore had finally caught up
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