Blacktail Deer Plateau Be strong tonight

'You are perfection.' Hawkeye's stomach dropped. In this moment, she remembered what had transpired between herself and Atticus. And the feelings she still wore for him. She hid her emotions on her face, but adverted her eyes anyway. Hawkeye felt awkward with her mate staring into her eyes; it would never be something she'd get used to.

Pushing her cheek under the edge of his jaw, she said, "Stop looking at me you romantic weirdo. It makes me feel awkward." She hoped she would not hurt his feelings, but she couldn't stand it anymore. "Why don't we head home. You need to sleep." The Alpha was suddenly tired again, and she cursed softly. Always tired now, when before she could have only a few hours of sleep and be fine. Maybe she was just getting older.