“By the Moon, you’re the most stubborn pup in the litter, aren’t you?” Alejandro muttered, his eyes glassing over as he pressed a fist against his mouth. “Always have to be the hero. Always have to be the brave one.” He looked at his husband, desperation leaking into his scent. “Lucio, talk some sense into him. He doesn't have to face the pack alone tonight.”“And I’m certain he won't,” Lucio answered, his gaze on Cass sharp with pride. He reached out a steady hand, squeezing Cass’s forearm in a silent vow of support.Cass gripped his father’s fingers. “Pop.”“Where are you going to stay, then?” Lucio asked, his voice dropping an octave. “If the dorms are off-limits, and the pack house is too far…”Cass looked suddenly adrift, his chest heaving as if the air in the room had turned to lead. “I…” he whispered, his fingers twitching toward the pulse point at his throat. “I’ll call someone. A teammate. Jax, maybe. Except…”“Except what?” Alejandro pushed.Cass flinched, his shoulders hunc
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