Family boundaries and celebrations: Why exclusion from a dinner plan led to a difficult decision regarding a birthday event

neck.

“You’re not alone anymore,” he murmured.

Thor closed his eyes. For the first time since the explosion that took his partner, he allowed himself to surrender. He let out a deep, heavy breath, the tension draining from his muscles as he slumped against Ethan.

Ethan’s hand remained on Thor’s neck, steady and gentle, his thumb stroking the coarse fur.continue reading …