Wasn’t a failure. I got to protect you.’ Tony’s smile softened a little. Even if he hadn’t been in any danger, he still felt that much safer knowing the pair had been there.

They deserved it.’ Winter’s fur stood on end the moment the doors opened and the strong scent of the others hit his nose. Oh, we did. Clint’s been scanning every radio signal you can think of. Cap and Thor have taken down three Hydra bases this week alone looking for you. We just didn’t make it public yet in case you didn’t want to be found.” Tony turned his head and was about to make a snarky response when he saw Natasha’s expression. For as long as he had known her, she had never let her emotions seep through that shell of hers. But right then and there, he could see the lines of worry on her face and how exhausted she looked. Any kind of response died in his throat and all he could think of was thanking her. Where are you going?’ He paused when Tony stopped at the living room and pointed towards their bedroom.Can I get in bed with you?’ The innocence in Winter’s voice, even if it was only in Tony’s head, had a weird fluttering feeling in his stomach. A question similar to that had been common in his twenties and thirties, but to hear it be said in such an innocent way with no hidden meanings…it was a new thing for Tony. Will you fit?” Came the practical response. The bed was a twin and Winter barely looked like he would fit in a twin by himself let alone with Tony in there as well.

You both are gross. No, we are not giving you a bath that way. The sink is going to get you cleaner and not upset my stomach.” Tony did have to agree with him there, he couldn’t imagine he would get very clean covered in wolf spit. You have no idea who I am, do you?” The question hung in the air for a moment before the man answered. I see you’re awake.” His voice was lower than Tony imagined it would be, but he didn’t let his mind draw too much on it.

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Wish I could kiss you.’ He thought, realizing the words had traveled to Tony’s brain as well. A sad smile pulled along Tony’s lips as he leaned in with a gentle touch and kissed Winter’s snout. Who was it that shot me? That made you two?” It was obvious they weren’t born a wolf which meant they were changed but if the fiction was anywhere near true that would mean another werewolf was about. When Winter came out, he shook his fur out, sending new dust bunnies to their little nooks and crannies that Tony’s bots couldn’t reach. Carefully Winter turned around, expecting to see Tony standing behind him but surprised when he noticed his mate was propped up on the work table. You’re James Barnes, aren’t you?” Winter lifted his head and Tony swore he saw the wolf arch an eyebrow. Nothing out of the normal is coming up on the thermal scans.” Tony hummed as he scanned the dark forest, fresh with new snow. The clearing they were meant to investigate was easy to spot from the air and it took only a few minutes to reach. “Sir, I don’t think I need to remind you, but do be careful. The suit will keep you warm, but I advise against removing your face plate.” The frozen snow crunched under his boots as he landed, taking a second longer to melt under the heated metal thanks to the below zero weather around them.