The blond hugged his knees, clutching the blanket even tighter. But even when his trembling body had been completely exposed, he still didn't want to see him.
How could he let the man see him in such a state?
Clyde felt his chest tightened, as if a knife pierced through, leaving a gaping hole when the room echoed Ryley's weak cry.
It wasn't even long since they separated but a horrible incident befell the blond without him knowing. And worse yet, this was the exact same nightmare he saw in his sleep earlier.
With the rage boiling inside his veins, Clyde swore nobody wanted to find out how angry he was right now.
"Please... Leave me alone..." Ryley pleaded amidst his sobs, which made the Alpha move even closer, one arm gently embracing his waist and the other slowly reaching out to his chin, turning his face to him.
