[ He turns and nuzzles against Hank's shoulder proper, that cute little rumble erupting from his chest. Yes, very happy. Alpha and brother, everyone's here now. Safe. Hank will look after him, and he'll watch over Eli.

How it should be. ]

I'm... I'm glad you understood. When I told you about all of this. [ He closes his eyes. ] Dunno what I thought would happen if anybody knew, I'd built it up to be such a monster in his head. Like I thought you'd think I was spying on the police for him or something.