[His fingers slip away when Jack steps aside, falling to his side. He wants to tell Jack to scream at him, to curse his name and Hel, even punch him, but the words fail in his throat. He won't be getting that part of his husband back anytime soon, he knows. His fingers itch at his side, wanting to pull him back, but at the same time knowing he needs his space.
Instead, he swallows it down and pulls his foot back from where he was going to step closer, shaking his head.]
I...I should check on the herd anyway. It's...been a while.
[He looks at his mate, pursing his lips together before he speaks again.]
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Instead, he swallows it down and pulls his foot back from where he was going to step closer, shaking his head.]
I...I should check on the herd anyway. It's...been a while.
[He looks at his mate, pursing his lips together before he speaks again.]
I love you.