Nova Peak isn't it funny how life works

Whatever Kieran said, Kaskara knew what she would have done if Scimitar had denied Kieran's request to court her: moved away with him. She loved her brother and the family he and Bazi had brought forth, but she had to live her own life, too. She couldn't stand around all her life waiting for someone to love her. Kieran loved her now, and she would not wait any longer.

She grinned, leaving all of these thoughts in her head, as she leaned into Kieran's wolfish hug. She returned his nuzzle as well and pressed herself firmly against him, feeling the heat of his heart on her chest. Her breath caught in her throat at the touch, and though they were newly courting, she felt the surge of...something flare inside her. She pulled away with a nervous laugh. "Well, um...What do we do now?"