[ This is a strange moment where his ideals, his beliefs and everything he holds so sacred about mateship and why he's been so disparaging about marriages and the limitations of that "bond" is now called into question against his self-interest. Because... well... ]

That doesn't sound too pleasant for him or for you all things considered. Someone shouldn't only be connected to their mate in private.

[ But at the same time, he was the Alpha here. He wanted to be in control of the house and the situation and, frankly, her at all times. It's something he's always loved and always valued. And that's...

He bites his lip, and then licks his lips when he notices he did that ] But are you saying that boy of mine's talked shit about his Alpha?