Swiftcurrent Creek grey eyes gleaming

oh.

she hadn't expected to be missed.  maybe to be scorned, or cast aside.  but alarian was not one of her unfortunate lovers, he was family.  

reluctantly, she pulled her face from under her tucked tail.  and what if they don't?  she had yet to experience the tension back in sunbeam but already she was apprehensive.  

before waiting for a response, she reached out and touched his cheek. sorry.  i-i'll go with you.