Levi couldn't hear anything from the other end, but he knew Leon was still there, hidden behind that door. If he pressed his ear against it, with his Alpha hearing, he could pick up the subtle sound of Leon's breathing—loud and uneven, betraying the turmoil within.
With a heavy sigh, he turned around and leaned his back against the wall, sliding down to sit on the welcome mat. The worn fibers scratched against him, grounding him in this moment of uncertainty.
"I know you can hear me, Leon. Please just come out and let’s talk," he called out, his voice tinged with desperation.
Silence enveloped him like a thick fog.
His head fell back against the door with a quiet thud, a sound that echoed his frustration and regret.
"You're right," he continued, his voice softer now, filled with sincerity. "All I've given you is a broken heart and half-assed excuses. I know I've only ever been selfish. But I've come to make things right; I've come to give you an actual explanation."
