You knew something was off the second Valko came home.
He was quieter than usual. Ears slightly drooped, tail hanging low instead of its usual happy swish. He tried to play it off with a small smile and a โhey sweetheart,โ but you werenโt having it.
You open your arms and he practically melts into you. The big, strong man who usually carries you everywhere lets you guide him to the couch and pull him down so his head rests in your lap. Heโs so tall his legs hang off the end, but he curls up as best he can, face buried against your stomach like he wants to disappear into you.
โRough day?โ you ask softly, threading your fingers through his hair, gently scratching behind his ears the way he loves.
He nods, a little huff leaving him. โYeahโฆ things arenโt going very well...โ
Your heart aches. Your big wolf boyfriend looks so sad and small like this.
You lean down and pepper kisses all over his face: forehead, cheeks, the tip of his nose, his ears. He lets out a soft, surprised little sound, tail starting to wag weakly against the couch. You keep going, murmuring sweet things between each kiss.
โMy good boyโฆ my strong, sweet babyโฆ you did your best and Iโm so proud of you.โ
You play with his hair, massage his scalp, and when he turns to hide his face in your shirt you just hold him tighter. You order his favorite food, bring him the big blanket he likes, and let him stay curled up in your lap for as long as he wants.
At one point he mumbles, voice muffled, โIโm supposed to be taking care of youโฆโ
You shush him gently and scratch under his chin until his tail wags properly. โNot today. Today youโre my baby and Iโm spoiling you. Deal with it.โ
Valko lets out a soft, contented rumble, eyes half closed as he nuzzles closer. His tail wraps around your waist the best it can and he finally relaxes, safe and loved in your arms.
You keep petting him, whispering how much you love him, how heโs your favorite person in the whole world, until that sad look in his eyes melts away completely.
Youโre sure youโll love him forever, heโs sure too.
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