The Alpha’s Blood Debt Vessel
He pointed small, his smile shy, “It’s us… and him. I tried.”
Her breath stilled, her fingers froze, At the image the child chose. Three figures drawn in uneven lines A mother, a child… and something that binds.
“He stands far,” Leo said with care, “But he’s still… in the picture there.” Giovanni swallowed, something tight, A truth too sharp to face outright. “You don’t have to draw him,” she said low, “Not everything needs to show.” Leo frowned, not understanding, “But he’s part of it. He’s still standing.”