To say that Hadley was uncomfortable with what he'd said would be an understatement. He truly meant it, and would do his best to defend her, but Hadley's fighting skills were almost nil, with no desire to actually harm others in him at all. Feeling her surprised gaze Hadley stared at the floor. Hearing that she would protect him was surprising, having him look up just in time to be caught in another embrace. It was looser this time, and Hadley still felt fairly uncomfortable, but it was better. His cheek was licked and he looked down at Isa wonderingly. She certainly was affectionate for someone he'd just met. Even Selene had taken time to get up the courage to touch him, and he'd been really jumpy about that. At least that part of his life was over, letting him be more at ease when touched, flinching less easily.
Extreme discomfort set in as sharp blue eyes locked onto his brown ones. He wanted to look away, but found himself unable to, as if turning away would mean hurting the female before him. Hearing what had happened Hadley winced sympathetically. At least his family had been kind. The horrors didn't want to stop though, continuing with herself being almost blinded, her mother being murdered, and being forced to kill her own father. The pain and anger of that moment was clearly visible as Isa moved around to sit down. Numbly he listened until the end before stepping over to her, initiating a hug of his own this time. It was awkward and hesitant, large arms wrapped around her body, but it was there. Sorry.
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