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“I love you, Father,” Nyx whispered, taking refuge in the safety of that embrace.

Silas would never let them drift away; no matter that both lived with their mates, they would always come home.

“I love you both too, my little ones.”

“Yes, Dad, I’ll come for breakfast every day!” Silas felt Lyra’s exuberant hug from behind.

“That’s a promise,” he answered, smiling wider than ever, almost dazzling everyone present.

Many had never seen him laugh, and maybe that was for the best, beca