Reclaiming My Broken Luna (Astrid and Killian) novel Chapter 197

Giselle’s POV

I watched with rapt attention as my three year old son, Ryker, sat cross-legged on the plush rug, his small hands meticulously arranging and rearranging the brightly colored blocks before him.

My trusted assistant, Rhya, stood at the far corner, carefully watching Ryker to be there in the moment that he needed help.

I sighed as I rested my chin on my palm. “It’s a rare moment of peace, isn’t it?” I whispered, my gaze not leaving Ryker’s enraptured form.

Ryker looked like a sweet little boy as he played with his toy blocks with laser-focused movements. Everyone who would stare at him right now would never imagine that he is actually a spawn of the devil.

Ryker has been diagnosed with autism since birth. Small things could easily set him off, and it’s hard to calm him down when he holds tantrums.

I and my two attendants aren’t enough to subdue him when he bursts into a fit. There were times when I just wanted to tear my ears off because of his loud and violent yelling.

He yells so loud that I’m sure even the people outside the Packhouse could hear him. However, he doesn’t communicate with us. Ever since Ryker was born, I’ve never heard him utter a word.

I thought he was mute or deaf, but how could that be when he could wail and yell so loud every time that he gets upset?

Because of Ryker’s inability to speak, it is so hard to get through to him. Sometimes, I think he just doesn’t want to talk to me because he knows that I’m not his mother. However, that’s impossible.

How could he know the truth? He was just a small baby when he got switched.

“Ryker is well-behaved today. I’m glad that it pleases you, Luna,” Rhya replied with a solemn nod after she heard my question.

“Of course, as long as it’s peace and quiet, there’s nothing more that I ask,” I answered with great relief.

Having peace and quiet in my room has become so rare because of Ryker. As his mother, it is my job to take care of him, which is why I had no choice but to keep him here.

Killian might suspect something wrong if I don’t show love to his son. I can’t afford him to have any suspicions for me anymore.

Besides, having Ryker close to me means more opportunities to see Killian throughout the day. Killian is so devoted to his son. Whenever he is free, he always chooses to spend his time with his son.

“Luna! Luna!” An Omega came rushing in with a panicked look on her face.