“Good. You’re part of the family now.”
Chase cuddled close, those words hitting something deep within, a lonely gong ringing out where empty space used to be.
Those hollow places were being filled up with something bright now, though, no longer cold and abandoned.
Chase pressed into Auston, breathing him in—the scent of his mate. Of the love of his life.
Whatever came, Chase would be able to handle it.
He wasn’t alone anymore.
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