His Choice

Nitocris pulled Xing Han into his arms and held him tightly.

He let Xing Han cry his eyes out, all the while telling him that it was okay, that he didn't blame him, that it wasn't his fault. He rubbed his hands along his back while Xing Han held on to Nitocris, holding him tight as he continued to cry.

At that moment, Zhènlín was right outside the door and he witnessed this scene. Zack had brought him up, forcing him to see what he had actually done to his own son.

Nitocris knew they were there, but he pointedly ignored them.

What was important was his sobbing puppy in his arms.

When Xing Han finally calmed down, Nitocris wiped his tears and held his face in his hands, staring at him, "Listen to me, okay Puppy? I love you. Always have and I always will. Nothing will ever change that. This ... that ... nothing. Understand?"

Xing Han sniffed, his eyes looking at Nitocris's eyes that were full of love and tenderness for him.