Strength is infinite. Richie left his own personal hell behind when he ran away from his abusive boyfriend, or at least, he'd thought so. But even now that he's back home, he's afraid and can't stop seeing his ex everywhere. He doesn't know if he's strong enough to dig Francis's claws out of him, but he's going to try. Meeting his mate wasn't part of his plan. Gilbert's best friend's family has unofficially adopted...