Before Another Wave (3)

Arren's expression sold him out; he was already surprised, to begin with, and as soon as Spade finished, the shock filled his eyes so that he was almost speechless. 

He blinked and swallowed anxiously. Even if he were ready to open up and tell this secret of his to Spade, Arren found out that it was much harder to do so when he was already at this moment.

"Y-You really believe it?" Arren inquired, his voice somehow trembling. He also gripped his spoon tighter; for some reason, he was really nervous. 

Spade could notice this as his deep gaze gained another layer of fondness. He nodded as he gently rubbed Arren's chin to calm him down. 

The alpha leaned forward, and as the distance between their faces became closer, Arren could see Spade's eyes and his expression much clearer. The way the deep and affectionate gaze was still in his eyes and didn't diminish while looking at him made Arren's nervous heart calm down.