Blacktail Deer Plateau Lover, Lover

he nodded, drawing her close with a smile. "i did not seek, but i did find. his name is luke, but you need not wonder if he will join us. he seems to enjoy the life of a lone creature." he paused, finding her eyes with his own, and wondering at the thoughts that would surely sprint through her mind. he had not taken a lover since peregrine; blue willow had always known he was not a monogamous sort, but the surprise may well overtake her all the same.

when several breaths had passed, the ecru beta pressed his lips against her cheek. "but upon the heels of this i wish to know one thing: you know me, and i you. you allow me to wander where i will and have not tried to hinder me, for this i am grateful, for this i love you all the more. you have granted me beauteous children, and as of late i have seen our bond deepen."

taltos smiled, suddenly nervous. "i wish for you to be my mate, for you are that in all but name already."