RYDEN

　　　 

　　　

　　　 “Lie back down. Let me heal you one more time,” Shadow told Lucius who grimaced every time he moved.

　　　

　　　 “I’m fine.”

　　　

　　　 “You’re not. It’s okay to show vulnerability when you’re in pain. It doesn’t make you any less of an alpha. It makes you you, with feelings.”

　　　

　　　 “Thanks, Princess, but I’ve been through worse.”

　　　

　　　 “Worse than almost dying?” Shadow smiled. “Don’t be such a tough guy. You’re cute by the way. Mateless?”

　　　

　　　 Lucius smiled making me groan. “I wish Amelia saw my cuteness.”

　　　

　　　 “Hey. Watch your tone, asshole. I can just easily make you bleed on this bed than save your ass.”

　　　

　　　 “Oh.” Shadow looked at me and back...