Julian looked haggard, eyeing his mate who at least now was just sleeping peacefully instead of the excruciating pain he'd been in when they first got here. He hadn't slept, hadn't been able to force himself to when Luca needed him right now. How could he have not paid better attention to him and those blasted roses? He groaned. Julian heard someone clearing their throat and looked up to see Alpha Hunter observing him with compassion. He made a motion and Julian got up reluctantly and followed him out, a guard of his stepping into the room to protect his mate at all costs, as they made their way back to the study in the pack house. Clearly there was something Alpha Hunter needed to tell him that he didn't want anyone to overhear, his study more than a little soundproofed.
Julian sat, rub
