"I used to come here a lot when I was younger before all the future Alpha responsibilities began falling on my shoulders." He smiles while recalling the memory but there's a hint of sadness in his tone that makes me wonder...
"It must be really difficult on you sometimes - being the next Alpha king, that is." "Well it can be, but a part of me looks forward to it, you know. I derive pride in knowing my pack is safe. I want to be an Alpha king that can do that and more, maintain the economic and social stability my father has built."
"That's actually beautiful and non-narcissistic of you."
He chuckles softly just like before.
"There's a lot about me that no one really knows about." He turns to me now.
There's a smile on his lips but a sadness in his eyes mixed with something else I can'
