Spade waited for Levin's response to what he said, observing the alpha's expression. Levin's lips quivered; he averted his eyes and rubbed the corner of his eyes, and then gradually let out a heavy breath before returning his gaze to Spade.
Levin didn't say anything, and the same was true for Spade. But their eyes alone carried all they wanted to say for each other, and it was more than enough.
A few minutes of silence passed by; the atmosphere between them might not have completely eased up, but a heavy stone was still lifted off their shoulders. Knowing that their best confidant would still be by their side was a good result of their conversation, despite the current situation not being resolved.
"About Aunt," Spade began again, about to inform Levin of what had been on his mind, making Levin freeze but listen to him. "I'll do what Father wished; I'll save her. But, that doesn't mean she won't be reliable for any punishments for what she did."
