xaden let out a sharp exhale as you traced your fingertips across the span of his back, examining every silver scar that littered his skin.

he was oddly silent. no witty remarks. no rude sarcasm. just silence and vulnerability as he showed you his loyalty and dedications to the ones he cared about.

maybe he was rude. maybe you two didn’t always get along. maybe he thought you were too stubborn for your own good.

but xaden riorson trusted you.