Jaxon didn't ask what happened.

He didn't even say anything.

All he did was let her soak his shirt with tears.

But that sight… The sight of her in so much hurt, caused an aching in his heart.

Something he hadn't felt before. A different type of aching.

The way her grip tightened around him was enough to make his entire system want to punch the gut of whoever was the reason.

But instead, he felt the need to comfort her.

To ensure she was alright. To be a chest to sob on.

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