“Thanks mumma.” Ruby watches him as he makes his confession, holding his gaze even with the small, teasing bite that makes her lips quirk in a smile. She starts tracing his face carefully, memorizing each feature.

“You are what an alpha should be. What every other alpha should strive to be. You should never be ashamed of what you are.” She pressed a soft kiss to his nose. “I know what it’s like to not be what people expect. You never have to be anything except yourself when you’re with me.”