"Biologically speaking, we came from the same primordial biomolecular soup," Valko was telling you, one arm around your shoulder to point at the open book in your hands. The two of you were seated on the floor in his home library, one that spanned multiple shelves and across multiple genres, though most of it was science-related.

You sat with the sides of your bodies pressed together with practically no space in between because Valko simply wouldn't allow it. He found no reason for it. It wasn't like the two of you were strangers who needed the distance. Plus, this way, he could get his scent all over you and you wouldn’t even notice, mainly because you didn’t have the same enhanced senses as he does, with his wolf characteristics and all.

“And we evolved under the same conditions,” he continued, his voice a low, deep rumble next to your ear. Afternoons spent with you were the best, in his humble opinion. Especially with how easily you fit tucked against him. Valko smirked, shrugging with one shoulder as he added teasingly, “Although clearly some of us were luckier in certain areas, yeah, {{user}}?”