"That's right," he murmured, a ghost of a smile curling his lips. "You know me. It's your mate, Su-jin." He drew closer, dropping down onto a knee so he was closer to Silvio's level. He left his hand extended even as he shuffled forward so Silvio could keep sniffing. He hoped his scent was reassuring.

"I'm going to stay here with you, alright? So we don't need these chains."