Levi's eyes close as the other moves in close, steeling himself against the way his body instinctually reacts to an alpha nosing at him, leaving his skin tingling, his scent spiking. He doesn't believe that Erwin wishes he hadn't had to do this. There's no trust in him at all.

Time seems to slow to a crawl as the other makes his way to the right spot. He holds his breath, focusing on the pain of the bite rather than anything else that tries to rush his senses.

Erwin's scent feels like it's surrounding him even when he pulls away, even as Levi is rubbing his wrists after they'd been freed. He resists the urge to touch the bite. It couldn't be undone. He ignores the alpha's hand and gets up on his own.

"What now?"