Claimed by the Straight Alpha
And yet, there was hope threaded into the raw edges of Nut’s words.
“You did well,” I said finally, voice low but sincere. “You’ve always been… steadfast, Nut. Loyal to the bone. But this… this bond… it’s not something to take lightly. You’ll have to be patient. Careful.”
Nut nodded, his expression grim. “I know. I won’t rush him. He needs time. He needs trust. And I… I will give him everything he needs. I won’t fail him.”