The Questionable Wall

Back in William's office, the Alpha and his Beta sat in a seat, on opposite sides of William's desk. While the former was simply staring at his partner, the latter grew nervous in this silence. It did not help that there was that little outburst of his earlier. Towards his boyfriend's mate, no less. Although there was never a time when William got mad at him, Jen feared that this time would be the first it happens.

"William... I can explain," he spoke.

Jen did not go far in his words as William raised a hand to keep him silent. "Jen... I am going to ask a very simple question that needs a simple, honest answer. Have I been unfair to you at all lately?" he began.

"No! Of course not!" Jen answered. "You may have been busy these days, but I wouldn't call that being unfair at all."

"Then why are you acting like I am?" At that follow-up question, Jen went silent again. "Jen... I know you are worried about us, about whether or not I will eventually succumb to my mate bond with Ellie and