Redhawk Caldera The night is still young

His companion didn't attempt to evade the question, though his answer was a bit too ambiguous for the much less articulate Peregrine. He tried to gather Lasher's meaning before answering, "I would never reject you, Taltos. We will be friends always." But was Lasher hinting at something beyond mere companionship? "But what do you mean, exactly?" he queried straightforwardly, nudging Lasher to encourage him to clarify.

Before his old flame could answer to that, Peregrine said quietly, "I told you I'd never stop loving you. I meant it. You'll always have a piece of my heart, even if we're not together." He spoke earnestly, his dusky jade eyes never leaving Lasher's face.