Without saying it, the old man could feel the tension in the room the moment those words left his lips as Nir's eyes had grown dimmer.
It sounded insane to him, made him go quiet for a pretty long time even if it was part of his nature.
"What did you just say, Ahiga?" He finally asked, his tone inimical.
"I am sure of what I'm saying, Alpha" The old man nodded. "I can tell her scent when I perceive it. And right now, I'm telling you she's all over your shirt. You rarely get touched, Alpha. Who touched you today?"
Silence dropped in as Nir trudged to the window side, gazing out of it.
For a man like him that was hardly bothered, he felt the opposite for the first time in a long time. Was the Old man playing with his trust? But it was not ingrained of Ahiga to do such to him. What would be his gain?
For a long time, he stood facing the window and listening to his heart beat faster. He knew what that meant to him; but he just didn't understand...