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It was late at night.

Ryker opened his eyes as the bright light of the room hit his eyelids. He blinked, trying to clear his vision.

He was lying in a hospital bed, surrounded by his family.

His mother, Rosalind, burst into tears when she saw her son awake. She hugged him and said,

"My baby, you have opened your eyes!"

His father, Alpha Luther, patted his shoulder, saying,

"You are a brave m