-Hunter-
It felt good to have my friend by my side as we walked inside. With him, I felt more powerful, and I knew Elijah felt the same around me. We had been two lost and broken boys, unsure how to navigate the hardships that life had thrown at us, but together, we had discovered true strength in one another.
“Hunter. Welcome!” We stepped into a living room where Cross was already seated, accompanied by his two daughters and his mate.
Lovely… This is not awkward at all.
I extended my hand as Cross approached to greet me, then his eyes turned to Elijah.
“Well, look who’s back,” he said. “It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you around, Elijah.”
“Well, I’m… here for a quick visit,” Elijah replied.
Cross simply nodded and led us over to where his family was seated. Something told me
