My eyes burned with unshed tears as his eyes fixated on the moon again. I couldn't imagine the trauma and the pain that he endured all these years from that day until now.
He was grieving all this time without even knowing about it. He built a wall around him and his pack in hopes that they would remain safe if no one could enter their fort.
But the damage was already done.
He was still watching the moon, his usual arrogant face was now replaced with something similar to peace. The lines on his forehead were smooth now, his posture was relaxed.
I flung myself at him, throwing my arms around him, surprising him and myself as well. I hugged him, running my hand up and down behind his back.
Alpha Xander stood frozen for a few seconds before his arms came around me, accepting my impromp
