Eira's POV
Not knowing what else to do, I looked toward Kael as he approached us with Alpha Gerald.
Perhaps I was not emotionally strong enough to comfort someone else properly. I was a mess myself in that regard.
As expected, Alpha Gerald went straight to his mate. Though his face remained composed, his eyes betrayed him. Through their bond, he must have felt every tremor of her grief.
The moment he reached her, Luna Iris's composure shattered. She stepped into his arms, sobbing softly against his chest. His embrace closed around her instantly, firm and protective, as if shielding her from the world itself.
Watching them, I could see the depth of their connection. The quiet understanding. The way a powerful Alpha could become gentle, vulnerable, only for his mate.
It was beautiful. And heartbreaking.
I heard her muffled voice against his chest, accompanied by sobs. "Gerald...Can't we just....tell..." and she sobbed.
