I saw him flinch, and it took all my willpower not to crumple right then. I knew Fenris wasn’t trying to elicit a specific response out of me, which somehow made this even worse.
After what felt like an hour, he spoke again. “That…was never my intention,” he said gravely. “And I realize that isn’t really the point. You were, after all, hurt, but…” He shook his head, finally looking away.
Despite myself, I stepped toward him and gently squeezed his elbow. “You might be a shifter god,” I said quietly, “but you’re still a person. I’m upset with you, and that might linger a little, but I forgive you, Fenris.” When he gave me a sideways look, I offered a little smile. “And I trust you’ll do better next time, too.”
A determined look crossed his face. “Absolutely,” he said, practically transfo
