Hushed Willows The nightmare scenario has happened.

The Alpha let his eyes close as the woman fussed over him for a moment, considering what she was saying by not directly saying it. Already she knew he was going to run himself down a bit and he gave a soft sigh. "Since then." He admitted quietly; he'd stayed with Tambourine after burying Octavia and the brief attempt at sleeping had been met with a nightmare he cared not to relive. 

When she nudged him gently Stark let her, blinking back the little rise of emotion. "Okay, Pepper." He murmured softly and allowed the woman to guide him as she pleased.