OH, WULF...

"NOT to me, though," Astrid said, an amused smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

He hadn't expected Wulfric to openly rant about his jealousy. Sure, he had anticipated some jealousy—it was only natural—but hearing Wulfric admit it so readily still caught him off guard. Then again, this was Wulfric. He had always been so unabashedly honest when it came to his feelings for him.

It's one of the things Astrid liked about him. At least with Wulfric, he didn't have to guess how he was feeling or what he was thinking. Wulfric wore his heart on his sleeve, unafraid to be vulnerable, especially when it came to Astrid. It was refreshing, really—comforting in a way Astrid hadn't realized he needed. With Wulfric, there were no games, no hidden meanings to decipher. Just raw, unfiltered honesty.