They've both built walls, and they both work to dismantle them. Together. It may not be the most elegant project, but self-improvement never is. The work in its wake will be elegant and lasting. Durable enough to survive all the times they fight with themselves.

"I don't intend on going anywhere." Not again. He's her forever, and she's holding on tight. For better or worse.

Bobbi doesn't think it's silly to want in on all this love and happiness! Alphas should share with the pack, and is she not their pack? Be a good alpha, Matt.

No giggles? Not even a smirk? Damn it. She's going to have to find sillier words. But... where? "Mm, right, those words. But I wanna earn it." Verity hooks an arm around Bobbi and the other around Matt to cuddle them both. "This is my victory."