I hugged him tight as he woke up. My hands scratched his fur, and I tried to calm him down with my embrace and scent.<br/><br/>"Shh... Calm down, love. I will never, ever leave you."<br/><br/>I kissed his neck, the place where I would mark him when it came to the claiming.<br/><br/>"I would claim you right now, if you were strong enough. Don't worry."