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Alec’s POV

I really needed this hug.

Who said hugging can’t be for men too. We’re also humans with feelings! It doesn’t make us less manly nor weak. We may have a stronger control on our emotions than women, but sometimes the blow we receive is harder and stronger than our capabilities to endure, even for us alphas. And so we do need a few moments to break down and need someone to be there by our side to give us the push we need to get back up. This someone happened to always be Adrian. My best friend, my secret keeper, my older by two years brother who always loved and took care of me despite being a pain in his ass because of how much and how often I put myself in danger, making him always worry to death about me.

He tightened his hold on me as if to reassure himself that I was really here and still in one piece.

Then he let go and looked me straight in the eyes “You’re not, but you will, I’ll make sure of it” he said determinedly.

“I need your help for that” I said calmly.

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