Swiftcurrent Creek the price of your greed

He listened quietly to her words, taking no offense when he sensed the doubt behind her statement. She is my family now, just as much as the children, and I will do whatever is necessary to see her through this and any other hardships, he answered after a thoughtful silence. He didn't blame her for thinking otherwise; she came into the middle of this mess, and he could only imagine what it might look like from the outside. He thought she must be brave to stick around, that or completely in love with Alessia. But he had suffered many hardships, especially lately, and he had no intention of going anywhere either. We are family now, as well, he added next, gaze resting on her face as he spoke. Just being a part of his pack made her family in Kavik's eyes, but it was deeper than that now that she was set on helping raise the children, or so he assumed by her words and the way she had so willingly jumped in to help during Alessia's labor. Whether or not she felt the same way, the alpha didn't know. He was inclined to think she'd rather he just leave and let them raise the children together like they had probably dreamed about but in time, he hoped she would grow to at least think of him as a friend.