[Allison leans eagerly into the contact as Stiles rests his head against hers, shutting her eyes with a slow sigh as she felt herself relax.]

Not really...but I'm a little better than last time.

[She hesitates, then presses closer a little unconsciously, nudging further underneath Stiles' head.]

As long as I don't think about the fact that Scott's not here to talk me through it this time. Don't worry, though: I'll take care of you until he wakes up.

[She has to, because he's already taking care of her. And Scott would want her to step up with him gone...she has to be a worthy Beta. The desire is never far from her thoughts anymore...that bond they now share. Sometimes it causes her pain, sometimes it pushes her to be better, and sometimes it's no different than the way she loves Scott anyway, but it's always present now and it's always strong.

She will take care of his pack in his absence. She will look after her people, and she will do it right.]