Hushed Willows I got you first

His impression of Reek had been shared the day that Stark had returned to Octavia. He felt like the other male would have needed the same amount of tending that Tambourine did and perhaps even more resources emotionally. It would have been an unfair burden on Octavia. He was glad then, that she didn't have to handle that much, although he hadn't seen Warbone in quite some time and that was concerning too. Octavia had too many burdens on her right then.

Stark had long ago stopped trying to figure things out. He was instead happy for the opportunity to be present in her life and in Tambourines. Had he not come upon her that night, he might have instead gone to find Lasher. As it was, he hadn't spent much time outside of the pack but he would go to check on the dark male and his pack once things had calmed down in the Keep.

Stark gave a small smile as he looked over at her, nodding quickly to the blurted statement. "I'm glad you found me." He admitted quickly, his smile growing steadily. "Who knows where I might have ended up. I'm much happier being here with you." He said softly. He didn't have to fear her reaction to it, there was of course an implication of what it might mean for them but it was easier - no real pressure. She had a child to think of and he respected it.