"Nothing happened. You just stripped yourself naked because you were too hot. I merely put you to bed," Zayden said.
Ren blinked, eyes widening.
"I… I—WHAT?"
"And don't worry," Zayden added with a smirk, "I didn't see anything you didn't enthusiastically show me yourself."
Ren's soul nearly left his body.
"You—!! I—!!" The red tint on his cheeks deepened in embarrassment.
Zayden laughed softly, stepping closer and brushing Ren's hair aside. His voice dropped, warm and sincere beneath the teasing.
"I promise, Ren. I didn't touch you. I only took care of you."
Ren finally looked up at him, eyes flustered but relieved.
"…You're terrible," he whispered.
Zayden's smile softened.
"And you are adorable," he chuckled.
"And… I believe you wouldn't touch me without my permission. If you were that kind of alpha, I would have known."
Ren smiled softly, reaching for Zayden's hand and gently placing it against his cheek.
Zayden blinked, surprised. That was… a very cute thing to do.
