Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 310: Family Picture Killian stepped forward, his presence a steadying force in the room. "Hey, buddy," he said, his voice unusually soft, almost gentle. "I know yesterday didn't go the way we planned."

Ryker's eyes shifted to him, his expression still clouded.

Killian knelt down beside him, making sure he was at Ryker's eye level. "It was supposed to be a special day for you - your birthday - but things got a little... messy. And I'm really sorry about that."

Ryker tilted his head, his fingers still toying with the edge of his notepad. He was listening, but I could tell he was waiting for more.

Killian's face softened, and for a moment, the guarded mask he usually wore was gone. "I promise we'll make it up to you. We'll do whatever you want-just you and me. How does that sound?"

Ryker's eyes lit up, if only for a second. He scribbled quickly on his notepad before holding it up. "Anything?"

Killian's lips curled into a small smile, a glimmer of relief in his eyes. "Anything," he confirmed. "Just name

it."

Ryker paused, considering the offer carefully. His eyes flicked from Killian to me, as if weighing his options.

concentration. When he held up the

male, one adult female, and a small child between them, holding their hands. The sun shone brightly in the background, and the waves were drawn in soft, blue lines. For a moment, we both stared

go to the beach with me... and your mom?" Ryker's eyes lifted to Killian's, and he shook his head. Then, with a determined expression, he reached out and tugged at my shirt, his grip firm but hesitant, as if making

and I glanced at Killian, who stared back at

couldn't quite believe it.

he let go of my shirt. He pointed to the

and I felt my chest tighten with emotion. He wasn't asking for Giselle - he was asking

me just because of

looked caught off guard. "Astrid?" he repeated, almost

soft, the surprise evident. "You want Astrid to

He reached for the notepad once more, adding another detail to the drawing a smalt heart above the

and I had to blink back the emotion welling in my eyes. He still has no idea about the truth and where Giselle really is, but he already feels this way

en

asked him. "Don't you want her

his head. We all know that

all, Ryker still thinks that Giselle is his real mother. This made me question what kind of mother Giselle was and how she