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_{he offers a small smile,        something GENTLE and welcoming in hopes that she may understand the genuineness behind his words.          he doesn’t want anyone to feel left out,       not when this pack is trying so hard to work TOGETHER.        even when they didn’t know him well,      he had immersed himself into the pack and found his own place in it because helping them mattered to him   —–    and it was the same way for spencer,      that was why he knew she had no reason to feel hesitant about it.       ❝    this isn’t about that,    you know.      if you’re doubting us,     any of us,     then you don’t know us that well,  ❞       he points out,      taking a deep breath.      ❝   we only want to build people up.        we want to PROTECT everyone,      and you’re part of that.     on both sides.    ❞      to protect her and to have her help protect everyone else;      she was valued.}  

_{❛     i guess that i’m just    ———-     ,     ❜      voice trailed momentarily in a pause    ,    searching for the RIGHT WORDS to explain.   years of physical neglect    ,   verbal insults and hockey sticks almost being whacked at head from people who put a roof over her head thoroughly DAMAGED perspective of good familial relationships.   while being protected     ———-     ,   loved was something she’s craved since from a young age    ,   it was also a very new feeling.   still even after all this time from being apart of the mccall pack.     ❛    accustomed to think otherwise.    ❜      it was the best way to put it   ,   and the exact truth.   soft smile was returned    ,   eyes falling shut for a moment with a quiet sigh before glancing back up at him.   but brows furrowed with her next words    ,   looking downward while speaking.     ❛     i do want to protect everyone.  i feel like it’s my responsibility.   it’s  OUR  responsibility to protect you.   it’s why scott is so afraid to leave this place.     ❜}