Once again, he coughed, this time splattering blood all over Ryan's head. After a brief moment of hesitation, Ryan raised his gaze to see what was happening with his father when the alpha sensed it and begged Ryan not to look at him. Ryan trailed after with trembling eyelids and a strong desire to shed tears. He looked down.

"...my son…" He broke down and his tears started to pour like steam as soon as the alpha addressed him, Ryan, as his son. It brought tears to his eyes to think that his father had genuinely recognized him, but he had only just realized it now. To keep from making...