nds on who you ask,” they said in a quiet tone. “According to the pack, we’re bound as mates for life. But to the outside world, not so much.

n't swollen nearly as badly. Their clothes were still ripped and bloodied, but they didn’t appear to

to cause such a personality change. They quietly said “We heal quickly. It’s the blessing of the wolf. I’ll be fine.” Af

intended. “These people beat the hell out of you, chained you up, threatened your life, and now you’re com

s been on me for years about mingling with humans, but I didn’t listen. I was cocky. I’ve haven't lost control like that since I was younger, and

seeing the abuse they endured. “You said you were mingling with humans for years, though. W

do with genes and lineage, but I’m not the one to ask when it comes to the details. Some members of the pa

?” I ask

ill never change. Calling it science or magic, genes or mythos, those are just the packaging. As an omega, those thing

I get curious is all.” I motioned in a d

ight was entirely my fault. I wouldn’t blame you at all if you hated me. If you want me to leave you alone,

don’t know what this bond entails, but I don’t want to s

r lives apologizing to each other. That sounds really boring.” Hearing them mention the rest of

sign is… we can take the block.” I motione

ction. He offered me a sideways smile. “You’r

ning. I rubbed my face with both hands vigorously in an attempt to compose myself. “It’s the buildin

e engine. With the newfound quiet, the tension was heavier than ever

“I… I mean, if you want…” I took a deep breath and started over.

upstairs with you?” Their eyes were illuminated by the streetlight and seemed to pierce right through me. Their features were s

able to get any studying done tonight, because I’ll be too focused on processing. And my roommate isn’t going to be around anyway, because

ikaru raised a hand in an attempt to calm me