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Chapter 21

He wanted to kiss Sean so badly.

Feeling the soft, steady breathing as Sean slept peacefully against his throat, made Brandon shiver with happiness. A warm glow spreading through his body at the trust Sean had given him.

It was the most precious gift that Sean could've presented to Brandon. Allowing the Alpha to hold him while he was distressed, choosing Brandon among the other people present to seek comfort from.

Even more, letting the Alpha anywhere near him, especially after Jamie's volatile reaction when Brandon had approached the sleeping Sean previously.

Brandon's smile was irrepressible as he walked Sean back to his room. He knew that the young Omega would be ashamed of his display of trust in front of the others, especially if he were to wake up with other eyes on him.

Yet Brandon was so incredibly proud of Sean. To be able to take that step, put his trust back into an Alpha after everything that happened to him...

Honestly, he was a bit surprised that Jamie allowed Brandon to have this moment. A part of him had assumed that Jamie would've taken control before Sean's panic attack.

Then again, taking away control from Sean whenever he felt stress, would never give the Omega the confidence he needed.

He'd always have to rely on someone else to take over, would be unable to process, let alone deal with sudden situations.

If for whatever reason, Sean was unable to call onto Jamie in a stressful situation, he would do more than just panic.

He'd probably faint.

A shiver darted up Brandon's spine when a warm nose pressed further against his throat. Lips parting as hot breath fanned over his skin, making the young Alpha increasingly aware in Sean's position.

Which was inches away from one of Brandon's scent glands. One of the major glands in all wolves considered to be extremely sensitive, considering it was often nipped at in more intimate situations.

Just the thought of Sean's mouth so close to his glands had his instincts going haywire. It was the most soothing spot for an Omega to be, as the scent there was the strongest.

Yet also the most dangerous and equally tantalizing spot considering the Omega's past.

After all, the scent glands in the throat were bitten when a mated pair sealed their bond. The soft breathing and warm flesh pressing against his throat glands, was giving his own wolf mixed signals.

It knew Sean was sleeping, was seeking comfort within an Alpha they trusted. Yet at the same time, his own wolf was also pushing to answer the gesture, to reaffirm their bond.

Yet Brandon couldn't bear the thought of doing so while Sean was unconscious and unable to consent. Even if the Omega had no qualms subconsciously nuzzling into his throat and evoking stronger, soothing scents, Brandon would not, could not return the favor.

Yet as soon as he arrived at Sean's room, he had a whole different issue presented to him.

Brandon made sure to softly open the door, leaving it open in case the Omega woke up and got frightened. The last thing the young Alpha wanted, was to have Sean wake up in an enclosed room with an Alpha looming over him as he was being placed on a bed.

Just the thought made Brandon cringe before lifting Sean a bit higher, freeing one of his arms in order to pull down the covers of the Omega's bed.

Getting Sean to release his hold on Brandon's shirt was another difficult task. No matter how gently Brandon tried to pry Sean's hands loose, the Omega's grip simply tightened as he nuzzled closer.