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Alpha Damien walked into the room quietly, his eyes softening at the sight of Stephanie sitting on the couch, arms wrapped around Caleb and Kayla. It always pleased him to see them like this, together, a sense of warmth filling the space that had once felt cold and distant. Their laughter echoed in the room, a sweet melody that made him pause for a moment before stepping fully into their circle.

“What’s everyone talking about?” Damien asked, his voice gentle as he approached. He smiled warmly, though his gaze instinctively flicked toward Stephanie, searching her face for any sign of discomfort. He had been trying to be more mindful of her feelings lately.

Caleb looked up first, his eyes lighting up at his father’s presence. “We were talking about the Moon Festival coming up,” he said excitedly. “And I took Kayla to the training ground today! Oh, and we went to the creek and the mall too.”

Damien’s smile deepened as he shifted his attention to Kayla. “Did you have a good time?” he aske
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