Say It Ain't So

She had detected that there were true emotional scars, and not ones that he just joked about. He nodded, figuring she had her own scars to carry. Everyone did. Even my father... The thought popped into his head before he could even deny it.

Rob swallowed. "I — uhm — well," I would ask for a little kiss on the cheek normally, but not this time. I think she'd feel too awkward. "Why don't you just tell me a little about yourself? The first step to charming someone is to be genuinely interested in what they are saying. This time, though, I am more interested. You are my packmate, after all." He smiled and his eyes shone.