The Wolf Lord is Enduring (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 21

At the incredibly tender and small warmth, Raphelian looked down at El and gave a soft chuckle.

Relieved by his laughter, El showed his white teeth and lifted the corners of his mouth in a slight smile.

“Briel and Riello don’t seem to have any intention of leaving the library.”

Matching El’s pace, Raphelian spoke first.

“Why not?”

“They’re apparently turning over every book they can find to give you a splendid name.”

“Anything’s fine, really… I actually like my current name.”

Since it was still too early for breakfast, Raphelian turned toward the greenhouse, clearly intending just a stroll, as he spoke.

“I can’t possibly give just any name to someone who belongs to my family and is important to me. After all, I chose your current name far too hastily.”

The phrase “someone who belongs to my family and is important to me,” carried gently on Raphelian’s soft voice, resonated deeply within El.

El’s hand, clutching Raphelian’s little finger, tightened firmly.

His chest felt alternately tightly constricted and softly, pleasantly weary.

He had never in his life belonged to anyone.

He had never truly belonged anywhere.

El’s heart swelled with this unfamiliar sense of connection.

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