Confusion and distress mingled in the beckoning sweetness of Edmund's heat-scent, a combination that many an Alpha would be hard-pressed to resist. To relieve his suffering, to take care of and protect the vulnerable body while satisfying its needs and marking as their own...yes, it was a powerful allure, and Edmund was dimly aware that it wasn't quite fair to Al to make him endure such temptation. Especially when, a hand-span away, he saw Al shaking and crouching as if terrified.
Kneeling before him, Edmund touched the golden mane from behind, the warmth and energy of the soft fur seeping almost instantly through his fingertips. He sighed in relief, some of the panic eased. "You're the only one I trust to keep me safe like this," he murmured. His hand rhythmically stroked Al. "You'd never hurt me. I trust you."
He knew the two of them had different definitions of what it would mean to be hurt. He knew Al didn't want - was choosing not to - mate with him tonight. He even respected that. But he needed Al to trust his instincts more.
"I want you to stay." Edmund hesitated before adding, almost shyly, "Is there anything I can do to make this easier for you?"
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Date: 2017-08-25 11:26 pm (UTC)Kneeling before him, Edmund touched the golden mane from behind, the warmth and energy of the soft fur seeping almost instantly through his fingertips. He sighed in relief, some of the panic eased. "You're the only one I trust to keep me safe like this," he murmured. His hand rhythmically stroked Al. "You'd never hurt me. I trust you."
He knew the two of them had different definitions of what it would mean to be hurt. He knew Al didn't want - was choosing not to - mate with him tonight. He even respected that. But he needed Al to trust his instincts more.
"I want you to stay." Edmund hesitated before adding, almost shyly, "Is there anything I can do to make this easier for you?"